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

Off-Road Motorcycles

Date of Recall
2011-09-08

CPSC Release Number
11-319

Manufactured In
Austria

Company Phone Number
(888) 985-6090

Units
About 6,117

Importer
KTM North America Inc., of Murrieta, Calif.

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

Problem/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/Incidents
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.

Description
This recall involves all 2011 KTM and Husaberg off-road/competition motorcycles.

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

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact authorized KTM and Husaberg dealers to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, consumers should contact authorized KTM or Husaberg dealers. Authorized dealers can be located by going to www.ktm.com or www.husaberg.com. Consumers may also call KTM North America Inc. customer relations at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday.

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