Moderate Recalled March 5, 2009 About 420 units Updated May 23, 2014

Off-Road Bike Engine Parts Recalled by Wiseco Due to Crash Hazard

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The hazard

Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.

Incidents reported: None reported.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using off-road bikes on which the recalled connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies were installed and immediately contact Wiseco for free replacement parts and repair, or a full refund if the consumer has already replaced the recalled engine parts.

Contact: For additional information, contact Wiseco at (800) 321-1364 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET on Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.wiseco.com, or email the firm at recall@wiseco.com

About this recall

This recall involves the following connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies used in off-road dirt bike engines. Wiseco's identification number can be found on the neck of the connecting rods between the two circular ends. The part number and date code can be found on the product's packaging. Identification Number (on engine part) Part Number (on packaging) Part Type Dates Sold WR10082 WPC139 YZ450F Crank Assembly 02/20/08 - 12/15/08 WR10081 WPC140 YZ250F Crank Assembly 03/03/08 - 12/15/08 WR10081 WPC141 WR250F Crank Assembly 03/01/07 - 12/15/08 WR10086 WPC144 KX250F/RMZ250 Crank Assembly 08/20/08 - 12/15/08 WR10082 WPC145 WR450F Crank Assembly 08/08/08 - 12/15/08 WR10081 WPR196 YZ/WR250F Connecting Rod 07/01/07 - 12/15/08 WR10082 WPR197 YZ/WR450F Connecting Rod 01/20/08 - 12/15/08

Product photos

Recalled Crankshaft Assembly and Connecting Rod
Recalled Crankshaft Assembly and Connecting Rod
Identification Number on Engine Part
Identification Number on Engine Part
Part Number and Date Code on Product's Packaging
Part Number and Date Code on Product's Packaging

Photos: U.S. CPSC