KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 3, 2016 CPSC #17027

Quick answer

KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard is CPSC recall #17027, announced on November 3, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves model year 2017 KTM brand and Husqvarna motorcycles brand closed-course/competition only motorcycles. Five KTM models are being recalled: 150 XC-W, 250 XC-W, 300 XC-W, 350 SX-F and 450 XC-F. Three Husqvarna models are being recalled: TC 250, TX 300 and FC 350. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo and engine size on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings and the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is located on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2017 motorcycles have a letter "H" 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 2017 KTM brand and Husqvarna motorcycles brand closed-course/competition only motorcycles. Five KTM models are being recalled: 150 XC-W, 250 XC-W, 300 XC-W, 350 SX-F and 450 XC-F. Three Husqvarna models are being recalled: TC 250, TX 300 and FC 350. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo and engine size on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings and the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is located on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2017 motorcycles have a letter "H" in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head.

Affected products

Closed-course/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

November 3, 2016

Categories

Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17027?

CPSC recall #17027 covers KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 3, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves model year 2017 KTM brand and Husqvarna motorcycles brand closed-course/competition only motorcycles. Five KTM models are being recalled: 150 XC-W, 250 XC-W, 300 XC-W, 350 SX-F and 450 XC-F. Three Husqvarna models are being recalled: TC 250, TX 300 and FC 350. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo and engine size on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings and the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is located on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2017 motorcycles have a letter "H" 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 #17027?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17027 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 Closed-Course/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/2017/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Closed-Course-Competition-Off-Road-Motorcycles. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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