KTM North America Recalls KTM and Husaberg Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 13203. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
During use, the throttle cable can malfunction and result in an uncontrollable throttle. This poses a crash hazard to the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM and Husaberg motorcycles and contact a KTM or Husaberg authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 13203 has the recall date 29 May 2013. The notice names the firm KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG. The recall has about 7,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The recall includes 13 models of KTM and Husaberg brand competition/closed-course and off-road motorcycles. Eleven 2013 KTM models are being recalled: 85 SX, 85 SXS, 125 SX, 150 SX, 150 XC, 200 XC-W, 250 SX, 250 XC, 250 XC-W, 300 XC and 300 XC-W. Two 2012 and 2013 Husaberg models are being recalled: TE 250 and TE 300. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycles below the tail end of the seat. The KTM motorcycles are black and orange and KTM is printed on the front number plate and on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The Husaberg motorcycles are blue, yellow and white with Husaberg printed on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Consumers can identify the model year by checking the letter in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head. The letter "C" is a 2012 model; "D" is a 2013 model. |
| Product | Competition/Closed Course and Enduro Motorcycles, About 7,000, Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Sold at | Authorized KTM and Husaberg dealerships nationwide from January 2012 to April 2013 for between $ 5,300 and $ 8,450. |
| Manufacturer | KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG |
| Importer | KTM North America Inc |
| Made in | Austria |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2015 | KTM North America Recalls KTM Brand and Husqvarna Brand Enduro Motorcycles Due to a Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 15 Jan 2013 | KTM North America Recalls Enduro Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13203The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 13203. https://recallregister.com/product/1388-ktm-north-america-recalls-ktm-and-husaberg-motorcycles-due-to-crash-ha/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13203 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized KTM and Husaberg dealerships nationwide from January 2012 to April 2013 for between $ 5,300 and $ 8,450.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13203?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13203?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,000