[Recalled] Competition/Closed Course and Enduro Motorcycles — The recall includes 13 models of KTM and Husaberg brand competition/closed-cour… | CPSC 2013-05-29
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Competition/Closed Course and Enduro Motorcycles |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 13203 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 29 May 2013 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recall includes 13 models of KTM and Husaberg brand competition/closed-course and off-road motorcycles. Eleven 2013 KTM models are being recalled: 85 SX, 85 SXS, 125 SX, 150 SX, 150 XC, 200 XC-W, 250 SX, 250 XC, 250 XC-W, 300 XC and 300 XC-W. Two 2012 and 2013 Husaberg models are being recalled: TE 250 and TE 300. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycles below the tail end of the seat. The KTM motorcycles are black and orange and KTM is printed on the front number plate and on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The Husaberg motorcycles are blue, yellow and white with Husaberg printed on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Consumers can identify the model year by checking the letter in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head. The letter "C" is a 2012 model; "D" is a 2013 model. Hazards: During use, the throttle cable can malfunction and result in an uncontrollable throttle. This poses a crash hazard to the rider.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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