KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due To Crash Hazard
Chaparral Motorsports
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November 4, 2016 
KTM Recall
Notice
Name of product: Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles
Hazard: The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a
crash hazard.
Remedy:Repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled
motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles
dealer to schedule a free repair.
Consumer 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 http://www.ktm.com/us/service/safety/
or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com
for more information.
Units: About 1,200
Description: This recall involves model
year 2017 KTM brand
and Husqvarna motorcycles brand closed-course/competition only
motorcycles. Five KTM models are being recalled: 150 XC-W, 250
XC-W, 300 XC-W, 350 SX-F
and 450 XC-F. Three Husqvarna models are being recalled: TC 250, TX
300 and FC 350. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with
the KTM logo and engine size on both sides of the shrouds covering
the fuel tank. Recalled Husqvarna motorcycles are white with blue
and yellow markings and the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the
shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is located on both
sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year
2017 motorcycles have a letter "H" in the 10th position of the
vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of
the steering head.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported
Sold At: KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles
authorized dealers nationwide from June 2016 to August 2016 for
between $8,000 and $11,000.
Importer(s): KTM North America, Inc., of
Amherst, Ohio
Distributor(s): KTM North America, Inc.,
of Amherst, Ohio
Manufactured In: Austria
Chaparral Motorsports is an authorized
KTM
dealer
