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Fall / CollapseSeptember 8, 2011CPSC #11319

KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fall or Crash Hazard

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
6,117
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves all 2011 KTM and Husaberg off-road/competition motorcycles. KTM models included in this recall: Engine Size Model 150 XC, SX 200 XC-W 250 XC, XC-W, XCF-W Six Days, SX, SX-F 300 XC, XC-W 350 SX-F 450 XC-W Six Days, SX-F 530 XC-W Six Days Husaberg models included in this recall: Engine Size Model 390 FE 450 FE, FX The affected Husaberg bikes are blue, yellow and white in color with the model name and Husaberg logo located on the right and left shrouds.

Hazard

The motorcycle handlebar clamp can develop cracks during normal use causing the handlebars to move from their set position. This can result in the rider losing control of the vehicle, posing a fall or crash hazard.

Injuries

KTM received a report of one incident in which the consumer was hospitalized from injuries received in a crash after the handlebar clamps cracked and failed to secure the handlebars.

Made in

Austria

Where it was sold

  • Authorized KTM and Husaberg dealers nationwide from April 2010 through May 2011 for between $6,200 and $9,500

Photos

XC, SX and XC-W models390 FE and 450 FESX-F models450 FX
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