CPSC recall 21-733, announced March 25, 2021, covers KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS closed course competition motorcycles (about 1,470 units). The drive chain can break, posing a crash hazard and/or property damage. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM, Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves replacing the drive chain. 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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 250F, 450F, 10TH.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the following model year 2021 KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road closed course/competition motorcycles: KTM 250 SX, 250 SX-F, 350 SX-F and 450 SMR; Husqvarna TC 125 and FC 250; and GASGAS MC 125, MC 250F and MC 450F. The KTM motorcycles are orange, black and white with a white KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds. The Husqvarna motorcycles are white, blue and yellow with the blue Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds. The GASGAS motorcycles are red with a white GASGAS logo on both sides of the shrouds. Model year 2021 motorcycles will 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
The drive chain can break, posing a crash hazard and/or property damage.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM, Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves replacing the drive chain. KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- KTM
- Manufacturer
- KTM AG, of Austria
- Recall number
- 21-733
- Units
- About 1,470
- Manufactured in
- Austria
- Sold at / sales period
- KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2020 through February 2021 for between $6,800 and $11,400.
- Importer
- KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
- Distributor
- Husqvarna Motorcycles North America Inc., of Murrieta Calif., GASGAS Motorcycles, 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/, https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com or https://www.gasgas.com/en-us.html and from the menu, click on Service Information then select Service Check or Service and Safety Check for more information.
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