KTM North America has recalled approximately 3,700 model year 2016 Husqvarna and KTM brand motocross competition motorcycles. The front wheel spoke assembly on these off-road bikes can fail, potentially causing the rider to lose control and crash. The firm has already received two reports of crashes involving wheel spoke failure, resulting in one shoulder injury and three broken ribs. Affected Husqvarna models (TC and FC) are blue, white, and yellow, while affected KTM models (SX and SX-F) are orange, black, and white. Consumers should stop riding these motorcycles immediately and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair.
The front wheel's spokes can break or fail during use, which can lead to a sudden loss of steering control and a high-speed crash. There have been two reported crashes, one of which caused serious injuries including broken ribs and a shoulder injury.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM/Husqvarna Motorcycles is contacting known consumers directly.
2016 Husqvarna brand competition motocross motorcycle
2016 KTM brand competition motocross motorcycles
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response