ownitsafely
Back to recalls

NHTSARecalled Apr 21, 2009 · #09V134000

AXLE ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

Be the first to hear about future recalls.

Add the things you own to a watchlist. We’ll alert you the moment one matches.

Get started, free

Description

KTM IS RECALLING 237 MY 2009 690 DUKE AND SMC MOTORCYCLES. DURING USE, THE FRONT FORKS COULD DEVELOP CRACKS; THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF THE FRONT FORK INNER TUBE SEPARATING FROM THE AXLE CLAMP. THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT INVOLVES IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE FRONT FORK INNER TUBES BY THE MANUFACTURER. SUBSEQUENTLY THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH POSSIBLY WITH INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.

Product details

Product
AXLE ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT FORK TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KTM CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 440-985-3553.

View the official CPSC notice