KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Crash Hazard

Company / brand

KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Product

GASGAS and Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles

Reason / hazard

The rear brake caliper can crack or break, reducing the brake system's effectiveness, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to crash hazard.

What to do (remedy)

Consumers should stop riding the recalled motorcycles immediately and contact an authorized GASGAS or Husqvarna Motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealership.

Distribution / sold at

GASGAS and Husqvarna authorized dealers nationwide from September 2020 through June 2023 for between $7,300 and $13,000.

Description

This recall involves 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 off-road motorcycles. The GASGAS off-road motorcycles are red with the white GASGAS logo on both sides of the shrouds. The Husqvarna motorcycles are white, blue and yellow with the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds. The VIN and number are located on the right side of the steering head. Recalled 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Off Road Motorcycles Model Year Husqvarna Models 2022 FE 350 2022 FE 501 2022 TE 150i 2022 TE 250i 2022 TE 300i 2023 TE 150 2023 TE 250 2023 TE 300 2023 TE 300 Heritage 2023 FX 350 Heritage 2023 FX 350 2023 FE 450 2023 FE 450 Heritage 2023 FX 450 2023 TX 300 2023 TX 300 Heritage 2024 TE 150 2024 TE 250 2024 TE 300 2024 FE 350w 2024 FE 450 2024 FE 501w Model Year GASGAS Model 2021 EC 300 2022 EC 250 2022 EC 300 2023 EC 250 2023 EC 300 2023 EX 250 2023 EX 250F 2023 EX 300 2023 EX 350F 2023 EX 450F 2023 MC 125 2023 MC 250 2023 MC 250F 2023 MC 350F 2023 MC 450F 2024 MC 125 2024 MC 250 2024 MC 250F 2024 MC 350F 2024 MC 450F 2024 EC 250 2024 EC 300 2024 EC 450F 2024 EX 250 2024 EX 250F 2024 EX 300 2024 EX 350F 2024 EX 450F 2024 EW 500F

Injuries

None reported

Consumer contact

GASGAS and Husqvarna toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at https://www.gasgas.com/en-us.html or https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-us.html and click on "Safety Recall Information" located at the bottom of the page. Consumers can check the vehicle identification number (VIN) number at https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-us/service/recalls-check.html or https://www.gasgas.com/en-us/service/recalls-check.html to determine if their unit is affected.

Images

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