2000–2003 KTM LC4 400 & 2000–2003 KTM LC4 640 + 1 more recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorcycles, the front wheel spokes CAN become loose and break, causing further damage to adjacent components.
💥 The risk
Such a failure of a front wheel spoke could possibly damage the tire's inner tube, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install clips to help secure a loose spoke tight to the next crossing spoke. The recall began in april 2006. Owners may contact KTM at 1-440-985-3553.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V090000
- Manufacturer
- KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,714
- Component
- WHEELS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 1, 2006
- Built
- Oct 4, 1999 – Mar 17, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers 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.