The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09740·Announced 2009-05-07

KTM Recalls 2009 Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Front Fork Failure

KTM North America is recalling about 550 model year 2009 off-road motorcycles because the front fork inner tube can crack and separate, posing a risk of injury or death.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 source explicitly states that the defect poses a risk of injury or death, but also notes that no injuries have been reported. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

KTM North America Inc. is recalling about 550 model year 2009 KTM off-road motorcycles. The affected models are the 125SX, 150SX, 250XC-W, and 300XC-W, which were sold at KTM dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for between $6,000 and $8,000.

The recall is being conducted because the front fork inner tube on these motorcycles can crack and separate from the fork axle. This defect poses a risk of injury or death to the operator. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners are being sent a direct notice. For additional information, consumers can contact KTM toll-free at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ktmnorthamerica.com.

The recalled product

Product
Off-Road Motorcycles
Manufacturer
KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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