The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09142·Announced 2009-03-05

Wiseco Recalls Off-Road Dirt Bike Engine Parts Due to Crash Hazard

Wiseco is recalling specific off-road dirt bike connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies because engine stress could cause parts to crack, leading to a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (crash hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wiseco Performance Products is recalling approximately 420 off-road dirt bike connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies. The recall involves specific part numbers and identification numbers sold between March 2007 and December 2008. These parts were sold through off-road dirt bike distributors nationwide and directly to consumers via the company's website for prices ranging from about $130 for connecting rods to between $240 and $300 for crankshaft assemblies.

The recalled parts pose a crash hazard because engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The parts were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using off-road bikes on which the recalled connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies were installed. They should immediately contact Wiseco for free replacement parts and repair, or a full refund if the consumer has already replaced the recalled engine parts. For additional information, consumers can contact Wiseco at (800) 321-1364, visit www.wiseco.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting Rods or Crankshaft Assemblies
Manufacturer
Wiseco Performance Products, of Mentor, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
420

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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