Transport Canada has announced a recall of 2011 model year KTM and Husaberg (a KTM subsidiary brand) off-road motorcycles, affecting 1,361 units across the country. At issue is a handlebar clamp that may crack. Full details from Transport Canada are below.
Transport Canada Recall # 2011215
Manufacturer Recall # TB 1110
On certain motorcycles, the handlebar clamps may crack, allow the handlebar to move from its set position. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the handlebar clamps with updated versions.
AFFECTED MODELS
KTM
2011 150 SX
2011 150 XC
2011 KTM 200 XC-W
2011 KTM 250 SX
2011 KTM 250 SX-F
2011 KTM 250 XC
2011 KTM 250 XC-W
2011 KTM 250 XCF-W
2011 KTM 300 XC
2011 KTM 300 XC-W
2011 KTM 350 SX-F
2011 KTM 450 EXC
2011 KTM 450 SX-F
2011 KTM 450 XC-W
2011 KTM 530 EXC
2011 KTM 530 XC-W
Husaberg
2011 FE 390
2011 FE 450
2011 FE 570 S
2011 FS 570
2011 FX 450
