Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
May 7, 2009 Alert #09-740 |
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