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SevereNHTSA·15E025000·Announced 2015-03-30

Ohlins TTX36 Motorcycle Shock Absorber Recall for Loose Nut

Ohlins is recalling TTX36 aftermarket motorcycle shock absorbers because the damper rod nut may loosen, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension component) that may cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ohlins Racing AB is recalling certain TTX36 aftermarket motorcycle shock absorbers manufactured between November 5, 2013, and February 20, 2015. The recall affects 964 units. A complete list of affected models and compatible motorcycles is available in the associated document RCORRD-15E025-7729.pdf.

The defect involves the nut on the damper rod, which may loosen. This can result in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock absorber. If the piston rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance is affected, which may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Ohlins will notify owners, and dealers will secure the rod nut free of charge. Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the recall remedy has been performed. The recall began in April 2015. Owners may contact Ohlins customer service at 1-800-336-9029 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER recall
Manufacturer
Ohlins Racing AB
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
964

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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