KTM Australia Pty Ltd — GASGAS Motorcycles Model MC-E 5 MY2021 Recall

A recall notice for GASGAS Motorcycles Model MC-E 5 MY2021 supplied by KTM Australia Pty Ltd as the battery vent valve may be missing on some motorcycles, allowing water intrusion.

KTM Australia Pty Ltd - GASGAS Motorcycles Model MC-E 5 MY2021

PRA No.

2021/19009

Date published

24 May 2021

Campaign number

TI 11_1827847

Product description

GASGAS Model MC-E 5
Model Year 2021
Electric-powered competition mini motorbike

3 affected motorcycles

Photograph of GASGAS MC-E Motorbike MY2021

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

See attached VIN list

VIN list.xlsx (9.15 KB)

What are the defects?

The battery vent valve may be missing on some motorcycles, allowing water intrusion.

What are the hazards?

If the vent valve is not fitted, water could enter the battery and result in a short circuit, affecting the vehicle operation. A short circuit can increase the risk of an accident that can result in injury to the rider and others.

What should consumers do?

Any unsold motorbikes will be checked to ensure the vent valve is fitted before sale. Consumers may be contacted by direct mail advising of the recall and asking them to contact an authorised GASGAS dealer to arrange an appointment for inspection of their motorcycle.

For further information, consumers can contact KTM Australia on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using the dealer search option at https://www.ktm.com/au

Supplier

KTM Australia Pty Ltd

Traders who sold this product

National authorised GASGAS Dealers

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Dates available for sale

  • 6 May 2021 - 7 May 2021

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (85.36 KB)

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.