CPSC recall 21-727, announced March 11, 2021, covers KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE-5 Motorcycles (about 300 units). Water can get into the battery causing a short circuit, posing a crash hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer, respective of their motorcycle brand, to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 888-985-6090, or go to www.ktm.com/us.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2021 KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE-5 closed course/competition mini-motorcycles with an electric motor. The KTM off-road motorcycles are orange with white and blue with the KTM 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 recalled motorcycles have the letter M in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN number is located on the right side of the steering head.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Water can get into the battery causing a short circuit, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer, respective of their motorcycle brand, to schedule a free repair. KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- KTM
- Manufacturer
- KTM AG, of Austria
- Recall number
- 21-727
- Units
- About 300
- Manufactured in
- Austria
- Sold at / sales period
- KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2020 through September 2020 for between $5,100 and $5,200.
- Importer
- KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
- Distributor
- Husqvarna Motorcycles North America Inc., of Murrieta, Calif.
Recall contact information
KTM and 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 https://www.ktm.com/us/ or http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on Service Information, then select Service Check for more information.
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