1
NEWS
Product recall notices: Husaberg and KTM
An issue with the throttle grip housing for both marquesDetails as follows:
HUSABERG
Product description
Two-stroke models (TE125/250/300) MY 2012 and 2013
What is the defect?
Due to a production fault on the upper part of the throttle grip housing, the throttle cable wire may slide out of the deflection roller and become wedged between the deflection roller and the housing. This blocks the throttle slide and results in an uncontrollable riding situation.
What is the hazard?
This blocks the throttle slide and results in an uncontrollable riding situation. This situation may be life threatening or may result in injury to the user.
Dates available for sale
July 1, 2011 to April 15, 2013
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Traders who sold this product
Husaberg Australia authorised dealers
Supplier
Husaberg Australia
What should consumers do?
Do not ride the vehicle until the problem is corrected. If you are an owner of one of these vehicles please contact your authorised Husaberg dealer and provide that last six digits of your VIN to arrange a booking. Husaberg Australia be notifying affected owners by way of a letter sent to the address on the warranty registration.
KTM
Product description
Two-stroke "Fullsize" (85-300cc) 2013 models
What is the defect?
Due to a production fault on the upper part of the throttle grip housing, the throttle cable wire may slide out of the deflection roller and become wedged between the deflection roller and the housing. This blocks the throttle slide and results in an uncontrollable riding situation.
What is the hazard?
This blocks the throttle slide and results in an uncontrollable riding situation. This situation may be life threatening or may result in injury to the driver.
Dates available for sale
June 1, 2012 to April 15, 2013
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Traders who sold this product
KTM Australia authorised dealers
Supplier
KTM Australia
What should consumers do?
Do not ride the motorbike until the problem is corrected. If you are an owner of one of these vehicles please contact your authorised KTM dealer and provide that last six digits of your VIN to arrange a booking. KTM Australia will be notifying affected owners by way of a letter sent to the address on the warranty registration.
Tags
Share this article
Written byBikesales Staff
See all articlesStay up to dateBecome a bikesales member and get the latest news, reviews and advice straight to your inbox.
Subscribe todayDisclaimer
Please see our Editorial Guidelines & Code of Ethics (including for more information about sponsored content and paid events). The information published on this website is of a general nature only and doesn’t consider your particular circumstances or needs.
Please see our Editorial Guidelines & Code of Ethics (including for more information about sponsored content and paid events). The information published on this website is of a general nature only and doesn’t consider your particular circumstances or needs.
Contact
Advertise with us
Local marketplaces
International marketplaces
Consent
Download the bikesales app
