CPSC recall · Reported October 21, 2021
KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The retaining "R" clips on the front brake caliper pin can fall out, causing the front brakes to fail, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the following model year 2021 and 2022 Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road….
KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 21, 2021. Reason: The retaining "R" clips on the front brake caliper pin can fall out, causing the front brakes to fail, posing…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycl…. Verify recall #22702 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The retaining "R" clips on the front brake caliper pin can fall out, causing the front brakes to fail, posing….
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- agency class
- October 21, 2021
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22702 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.
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Product description
This recall involves the following model year 2021 and 2022 Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road closed course/competition motorcycles: Husqvarna 2022 TE 150i, 2022 TE 250i, 2022 TE 300i, 2022 FE 350, 2022 FE 501; and GASGAS 2021 EC 300 and 2022 EC 250. The model number sticker for Husqvarna motorcycles is located on its side panels; on GASGAS motorcycles, the sticker is located on the side of the rear fender. The Husqvarna motorcycles are white, blue and yellow with the blue Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds. The GASGAS motorcycles are red with a white GASGAS logo on both sides of the shrouds. Model year 2021 motorcycles will 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. Model year 2022 motorcycles will have the letter N 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
The retaining "R" clips on the front brake caliper pin can fall out, causing the front brakes to fail, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves inspecting the retaining "R" clips for correct mounting. Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22702 |
| Date reported | October 21, 2021 |
| Date initiated | October 21, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,840 (In addition, 265 in Canada) |
| 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 closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized Husqvarna o…
- Check the recall number (22702) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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