Öhlins RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 9, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

15740

Sold / distributed

Off-road bike stores nationwide from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $3,500.

Why it was recalled

The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.