EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle KTM “85 SX, 150 SX, 250 SX, 250 EXC and 300 EXC” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0522/13
Summary
null 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.
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Product
Motorcycle — KTM
- Brand
- KTM
- Name / model
- 85 SX, 150 SX, 250 SX, 250 EXC and 300 EXC · The recall affects 2013 model year motorcycles.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycles, 2-stroke, 85cc – 300cc.
What is the risk?
- null 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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