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

XC, SX and XC-W models

Off-Road Motorcycles

Recall Date: September 8th, 2011
Type: Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles
Units: About 6,117
Hazards: 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.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact authorized KTM and Husaberg dealers to schedule a free repair.

Description

This recall involves all 2011 KTM and Husaberg off-road/competition motorcycles. KTM models included in this recall: Engine SizeModel 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 Husaberg models included in this recall: Engine SizeModel 390 FE 450 FE, FX The affected Husaberg bikes are blue, yellow and white in color with the model name and Husaberg logo located on the right and left shrouds.

Images:

XC, SX and XC-W models

390 FE and 450 FE

SX-F models

450 FX

XC-W Six Days and XCF-W Six Days models

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.

Injuries:

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.