Ktm 690 Smc
Model 690 Smc made by Ktm got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 09V134000 | KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC | from 12/10/2008 to 12/11/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 237 | 04/30/2009 | MFR | KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC | 04/21/2009 | 04/20/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Subsequently this could lead to loss of control and a crash possibly with injury or death to the rider or others. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||