KTM and Husqvarna Recall 2015 Enduro Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
KTM North America is recalling 2015 KTM and Husqvarna Enduro motorcycles because front fork pistons can stick, causing loss of control and crashes.
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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (stuck front fork pistons) that poses a risk of loss of control and crashes, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
KTM North America is recalling approximately 2,864 KTM brand and 457 Husqvarna brand 2015 model year Enduro motorcycles. The recall involves specific engine sizes: 125cc to 300cc 2-cycle engines and 250cc to 450cc 4-cycle engines. These motorcycles were sold nationwide by authorized dealers from June 2014 to October 2014 for between $6,000 and $11,000.
The recall is due to a crash hazard where the front fork pistons can become stuck within the fork leg. This mechanical failure can cause the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna dealer to schedule a free recall service check. The repair will be performed free of charge. KTM is also contacting consumers directly. For more information, consumers can call KTM North America toll-free at (888) 985-6090 or visit the company's website.
The recalled product
- Product
- Off-road motorcycles
- Manufacturer
- KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycles
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,864
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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