The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17027·Announced 2016-11-03

KTM and Husqvarna Recall Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Brake Malfunction

KTM North America is recalling about 1,200 model year 2017 KTM and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles because the front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.

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 (motorcycle brake malfunction) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling about 1,200 model year 2017 closed-course and competition off-road motorcycles. The recall includes five KTM models (150 XC-W, 250 XC-W, 300 XC-W, 350 SX-F, and 450 XC-F) and three Husqvarna models (TC 250, TX 300, and FC 350). These motorcycles were sold nationwide by authorized dealers from June 2016 to August 2016 for between $8,000 and $11,000.

The front brake master cylinder on these motorcycles can malfunction, which poses a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair. For more information, consumers can call KTM North America/Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company websites at http://www.ktm.com/us/service/safety/ or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com.

The recalled product

Product
Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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