Husqvarna and GASGAS Off-Road closed course competition motorcycles

CPSC Recall #22-702 — December 16, 2021

Recall #22-702 Date: December 16, 2021 Remedy: Repair

Product

Husqvarna and GASGAS Off-Road closed course competition motorcycles

Description

This recall involves the following model year 2021 and 2022 Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road closed course/competition motorcycles:  Husqvarna 2022 TE 150i, 2022 TE 250i, 2022 TE 300i, 2022 FE 350, 2022 FE 501; and GASGAS 2021 EC 300 and 2022 EC 250 and 2022 EC 300.  The model number sticker for Husqvarna motorcycles is located on its side panels; on GASGAS motorcycles, the sticker is located on the side of the rear fender. 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.  Model year 2022 motorcycles will have the letter N in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN).  The VIN number is located on the right side of the steering head.    

Hazard

The retaining “R” clips on the front brake caliper pin can fall out, causing the front brakes to fail, posing a crash hazard to the rider. KTM will also replace the rear brake caliper retaining clips for consistency on the units.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves inspecting and replacing the retaining “R” clips on both the front and rear brake calipers. Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all known purchasers directly. 

Units Affected

About 3,265 (In addition, 523 in Canada)  About 1,840 (In addition, 265 in Canada) were recalled previously.  

Sold At

Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from May 2021 through August 2021 for between $9,500 and $11,500.   

Importer

KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Manufactured In

Austria