Öhlins Front Forks for Motocross Bikes Recalled by Öhlins USA Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 15740 · announced July 9, 2015 · Öhlins · 50 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Off-road bike stores nationwide from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $3,500.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.