KTM North America · Recalled
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure
The front fork inner tube on the off-road motorcycles can crack and separate from the fork axle, posing a risk of injury or death to the operator.
- Units
- About 550
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $6,000–$8,000
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves model year 2009 KTM off-road motorcycles. The model name and KTM™ logo are located on the right and left shrouds. The following models are included in this recall:Model Name Description 125SX Orange / Black 150SX Orange / Black 250XC-W Orange / Black 300XC-W Orange / Black
The file
- Sold at
- KTM dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for between $6,000 and $8,000.
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Made in
- Austria
- Recalled by
- KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Incident log
None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners the recalled off-road motorcycles are being sent a direct notice.
For additional information, contact KTM toll-free at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ktmnorthamerica.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 07 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
