KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 16255. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 16255 has the recall date 1 Sep 2016. The notice names the firm KTM North America. The recall has about 920 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Crash. CPSC gives the product type Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received five reports of the rod cracking. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 920 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2016 KTM brand and Husqvarna Motorcycles brand motocross off-road motorcycles with 250cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition motorcycles are orange and blue with the KTM and the Red Bull logos on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The number "13" is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna FC 250 motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2016 motorcycles have a letter "G" in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head. |
| Product | Motocross competition off-road motorcycles, About 920, Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles |
| Sold at | 2016 KTM Motorcycles were sold at KTM authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for between $8,400 and $9,100. 2016 Husqvarna Motorcycles were sold at Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $8,400. |
| Importer | KTM North America, Inc |
| Distributor | KTM North America, Inc |
| Made in | Austria |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 920Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name KTM North America
- 12
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16255. https://recallregister.com/product/7846-ktm-north-america-recalls-motocross-competition-off-road-motorcycles-d/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16255 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received five reports of the rod cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
2016 KTM Motorcycles were sold at KTM authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for between $8,400 and $9,100. 2016 Husqvarna Motorcycles were sold at Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $8,400.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16255?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16255?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 920