Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #07538
Recall Date
2007-03-27
Manufacturer
Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif.
Units Affected
About 48
Products Involved
Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles
Hazard
The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers who have installed the clamp should not operate their motorcycle until the clamp has been removed and replaced with a factory OEM clamp. Universal Engineering will not be issuing replacement clamps. Universal Engineering is providing a full refund for the cost these clamps. Consumers who have been identified as having purchased the clamps will be notified by mail directly from Universal Engineering.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Off-road motorcycle dealers and distributors sold the recalled clamps from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $180.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recall involves Radius Triple Clamps sold as an upgrade for use with a certain make and models of motocross motorcycles. The clamps are black in color and display the Universal logo on each end and the name "UNIVERSAL" on one side. They were ordered under part numbers 1025-40-0618 and 1025-40-0678.
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