Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Handlebars to Separate During a Crash and Cause Serious Injury
CPSC recall 08306 · announced June 18, 2008 · Tucker Rocky Distributing · 12,000 units affected
The product
The Pro Taper Clamp Kits are aftermarket accessories for off-road motorcycles. The recall involves the following kits and part numbers: Upper Triple Clamp Kit 02-2824 02-2825 02-2826 02-2827 02-2828 02-2829 02-2843 02-2844 02-2845 02-2846 02-2849 02-2851 Complete Triple Clamp Kit 02-2830 02-2831 02-2832 02-2833 02-2834 02-2839 02-2840 02-2847 02-2848 02-2850 02-2852 02-2853 02-2854 02-2855 Handlebar Clamp Kit (Universal Solid Mount Kit and Universal Rubber Mount Kit) 02-2821 02-2822 Replacement Bolt Kit 02-2855 02-2886
The hazard
Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. This can cause the handlebars to separate posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop riding off-road motorcycles equipped with the recalled kits and contact the firm for free replacement bolts.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There have been seven reports of bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Motorcycle dealerships nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 and ranged in price from $5 for the Replacement Bolt Kit to $440 for the Complete Triple Clamp Kit.
Consumer contact: For further information, call Tucker Rocky Distributing toll-free at (866) 217-7750 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.protaper.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.