Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 11V300000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2011-05-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V300000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
1,228
Reported to NHTSA
2011-05-25
Owners notified
2011-05-25

Defect description

KTM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2010. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE HANDLEBAR CLAMPS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS, ALLOWING THE HANDLEBAR TO MOVE FROM ITS SET POSITION.

Safety risk

UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.

Manufacturer remedy

AUTHORIZED KTM DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KTM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-985-6090 FOR ASSISTANCE.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
HUSABERG FE 570S2011
HUSABERG FS 5702011
KTM 450 EXC2011
KTM 530 EXC2011
KTM 690 Enduro R2011 2010

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.