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Öhlins Front Forks for Motocross Bikes Recalled by Öhlins USA Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled July 9, 2015 · CPSC recall 15740 · Öhlins

Recalled Motocross bike forksLocation of model and batch numbers
Hazard
The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 50
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

This recall involves Öhlins RXF 48 mm front bike forks for motocross bikes. The fork legs are yellow with a large white "Ö" and a small "TTX" on the front. The fork legs measure about 37 inches long. The following product and batch numbers are included in this recall and stamped on the silver-colored front fork bottom piece. Product Number Batch Number FGKT 1586 309632 FGHO 1596 309640 FGKT 1596 309628 FGKT 1596 138461

What to do

Consumers should stop using motocross bikes with these front forks immediately and contact Öhlins for free replacement and installation of a new cartridge kit in the fork.

Contact

Öhlins USA at (800) 336-9029 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlinsusa.com and click on Important Safety Recall for more information.

Product
Öhlins RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes
Imported by
Öhlins USA Inc., of Hendersonville, N.C.
Retailers
Off-road bike stores nationwide from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $3,500.
Made in
Sweden

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →