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

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

Name of product: Öhlins RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes

Units: About 50

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

Remedy: 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.

Recall date: July 09, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

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

Importers: Öhlins USA Inc., of Hendersonville, N.C.

Manufactured in: Sweden

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.

Recall number: 15-740