KTM North America Inc. 2021-10-21 Vehicles moderate CPSC
Vehicles · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-22702
Husqvarna and GASGAS Off-Road closed course competition motorcycles Recall
Issued October 21, 2021 · KTM North America Inc. · 1,840,265 units affected
In October 2021, KTM North America Inc. recalled the Husqvarna and GASGAS Off-Road closed course competition motorcycles, a moderate vehicles recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The retaining "R" clips on the front brake caliper pin can fall out, causing the front brakes to fail, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using Husqvarna and GASGAS Off-Road closed course competition motorcycles only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact KTM North America Inc. to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves inspecting the retaining "R" clips for correct mounting. Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall details
- Brand
- KTM North America Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall date
- October 21, 2021
- Units affected
- 1,840,265
- Sold at
- Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from May 2021 through August 2021 for between $9,500 and $11,500.
- Recall number
- CPSC-22702
- Made in
- Austria
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- KTM North America Inc. has 2 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
- 1,840,265 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 71 US households.
- This is the 195th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2021.