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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles Recall Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: March 11, 2021
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Summary

KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles have recalled about 300 model year 2021 KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE-5 closed course competition mini-motorcycles. Water can enter the battery and cause a short circuit, creating a crash hazard. Owners should stop riding these motorcycles and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair as outlined in the What You Should Do section.

Risk

The battery can short circuit due to water intrusion, which poses a crash hazard to the rider. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your motorcycle is affected by checking for the letter 'M' in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), which is located on the right side of the steering head.
  2. Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer, respective of their motorcycle brand, to schedule a free repair. KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles are contacting all known purchasers directly.
  3. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer, respective of their motorcycle brand, to schedule a free repair. KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact: KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.ktm.com/us/ or http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on Service Information, then select Service Check for more information.

Affected Products

Product: 2021 KTM SX-E 5 motorcycle
Date Ranges: June 2020 through September 2020
Product: 2021 Husqvarna EE-5 motorcycle
Date Ranges: June 2020 through September 2020

Product Images

Recalled 2021 KTM SX-E 5 motorcycle

Recalled 2021 KTM SX-E 5 motorcycle

Recalled 2021 Husqvarna EE-5 motorcycle

Recalled 2021 Husqvarna EE-5 motorcycle

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 21727
Status: Active
Manufacturer: KTM AG, of Austria
Sold By: KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2020 through September 2020 for between $5,100 and $5,200.
Distributor: Husqvarna Motorcycles North America Inc., of Murrieta, Calif.
Manufactured In: Austria
Units Affected: About 300
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Contact: KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.ktm.com/us/ or http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on Service Information, then select Service Check for more information.
Agency Last Updated: March 11, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response