Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| May 7, 2009 Alert #09-740 |
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by KTM North America Due to Front Fork Failure
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Product Involved: Off-Road Motorcycles
Units: About 550
Manufacturer: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries.
Description: 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 |
Sold by: KTM dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for between $6,000 and $8,000.
Manufactured in: Austria
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: 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
125 SX and 150 SX
250 XC W and 300 XC W
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
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