KTM North America Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #17027
Recall Date
2016-11-03
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Units Affected
About 1,200
Products Involved
Closed-course/competition off-road motorcycles
Hazard
The front brake master cylinder can malfunction, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.
Reported 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.
Manufactured In
Austria
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28