Motocross riderThousands of off-road motorcycles are being recalled over a braking defect that could cause serious injury or death from a crash, according to federal regulators.KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio, is recalling about 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles in the U.S., the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday. Another 4,140 were sold in Canada, according to the commission.AdvertisementAdvertisementFrozen Dog Food Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination That Led To Multiple Pet IllnessesThe recall affects certain 2021 through 2024 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycle models."The rear brake caliper can crack or break, reducing the brake system's effectiveness, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to crash hazard," the commission said in its notice.Read On The Fox Business AppNearly 1M Chrysler, Jeep, Doge And Ram Vehicles Recalled Over Camera GlitchThe GASGAS off-road motorcycles are red with the white GASGAS logo on both sides of the shrouds, while the Husqvarna motorcycles are white, blue and yellow with the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe motorcycles were sold at GASGAS and Husqvarna authorized dealers from September 2020 to June 2023 for between $7,300 and $13,000.The motorcycles were sold at GASGAS and Husqvarna authorized dealers from September 2020 to June 2023 for between $7,300 and $13,000.Click Here To Get Fox Business On The GoConsumers are urged to stop riding the recalled motorcycles immediately and contact an authorized GASGAS or Husqvarna Motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealership.No injuries have been reported thus far in connection with the recalled motorcycles.Original article source: More than 20,000 off-road motorcycles recalled over dangerous brake defect that could lead to death
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