KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles Recall Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

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

Recall #: 21727
Affected scope: About 300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Ktm Ag, of Austria recalled This recall involves model year 2021 KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE-5 closed course/competit….

KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles Recall Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash H… was recalled by Ktm Ag, of Austria in March 11, 2021. Reason: Water can get into the battery causing a short circuit, posing a crash hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authoriz…. Verify recall #21727 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ktm Ag, of Austria issued this CPSC recall-Water can get into the battery causing a short circuit, posing a crash hazard..

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agency class: March 11, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21727 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	21727
Date reported	March 11, 2021
Date initiated	March 11, 2021
Recalling firm	Ktm Ag, of Austria
Affected scope	About 300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer, …

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 11, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21727.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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