CPSC recall 16255
Motocross competition off-road motorcycles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-09-01
On 2016-09-01 the CPSC announced a recall of Motocross competition off-road motorcycles by Ktm North America, citing the connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16255 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-09-01 |
| Published | 2016-09-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Ktm North America |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Motocross competition off-road motorcycles | 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.
Reason
The connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Motocross-Competition-Off-Road-Motorcycles
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