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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

Agency Publication Date: September 1, 2016
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Summary

KTM North America is recalling about 920 model year 2016 KTM and Husqvarna motocross competition motorcycles. The internal connecting rod in the engine's crankshaft can break, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash. There have been five reports of the rod cracking, though no injuries have been reported. These motorcycles were sold at authorized KTM and Husqvarna dealers nationwide between October 2015 and March 2016 for prices ranging from $8,400 to $9,100.

Risk

The connecting rod inside the engine can fracture during use, causing the engine to fail suddenly. This can lead to a loss of control and a crash, posing a serious risk of injury to the operator.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your motorcycle's brand, model, and appearance to see if it is affected. Recalled models include the 2016 KTM 250 SX-F (orange and black), the 2016 KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition (orange and blue with Red Bull logos and number '13'), and the 2016 Husqvarna FC 250 (white with blue and yellow markings).
  2. Verify the 10th position of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which is located on the right side of the steering head; affected motorcycles have the letter 'G' in this position.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles.
  4. Contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair of the crankshaft assembly.
  5. For more information, contact KTM/Husqvarna toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ktmusa.com or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on 'Service' then 'Safety'.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.

Contact: 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 online at www.ktmusa.com or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on "Service" and then "Safety" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: 2016 KTM 250 SX-F Motocross Motorcycle
Date Ranges: October 2015 - March 2016
Product: 2016 KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition Motocross Motorcycle
Date Ranges: October 2015 - March 2016
Product: 2016 Husqvarna FC 250 Motocross Motorcycle
Date Ranges: October 2015 - March 2016

Product Images

2016 KTM 250 SX-F Competition/Closed Course motorcycle

2016 KTM 250 SX-F Competition/Closed Course motorcycle

2016 KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition Competition/Closed Course motorcycle

2016 KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition Competition/Closed Course motorcycle

2016 Husqvarna FC 250 Competition/Closed Course motorcycle

2016 Husqvarna FC 250 Competition/Closed Course motorcycle

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16255
Status: Active
Sold By: 2016 KTM Motorcycles were sold at KTM authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for between $8,400 and $9,100. 2016 Husqvarna Motorcycles were sold at Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $8,400.
Distributor: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Manufactured In: Austria
Units Affected: About 920
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Contact: 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 online at www.ktmusa.com or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on "Service" and then "Safety" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: September 1, 2016

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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 ยท Raw API Response