KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 1, 2016 CPSC #16255

Quick answer

KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard is CPSC recall #16255, announced on September 1, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves model year 2016 KTM brand and Husqvarna Motorcycles brand motocross off-road motorcycles with 250cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition motorcycles are orange and blue with the KTM and the Red Bull logos on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The number "13" is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna FC 250 motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2016 motorcycles have a letter "G" in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized ktm or husqvarna motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.. Affected brand: KTM North America, Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves model year 2016 KTM brand and Husqvarna Motorcycles brand motocross off-road motorcycles with 250cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition motorcycles are orange and blue with the KTM and the Red Bull logos on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The number "13" is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna FC 250 motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2016 motorcycles have a letter "G" in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head.

Affected products

Motocross competition off-road motorcycles

Recalled brands

KTM North America, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.

Recall date

September 1, 2016

Categories

Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16255?

CPSC recall #16255 covers KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 1, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves model year 2016 KTM brand and Husqvarna Motorcycles brand motocross off-road motorcycles with 250cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition motorcycles are orange and blue with the KTM and the Red Bull logos on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The number "13" is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna FC 250 motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2016 motorcycles have a letter "G" in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head.

What is the remedy for recall #16255?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16255 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized ktm or husqvarna motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Motocross-Competition-Off-Road-Motorcycles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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