KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE-5 Motorcycles

CPSC Recall #21-727 — March 11, 2021

Recall #21-727 Date: March 11, 2021 Remedy: Repair

Product

KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE-5 Motorcycles

Description

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. 

Hazard

Water can get into the battery causing a short circuit, posing a crash hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

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.

Units Affected

About 300

Sold At

KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2020 through September 2020 for between $5,100 and $5,200.

Manufacturer

KTM AG, of Austria

Importer

KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Manufactured In

Austria