2009 KTM 690 Duke & 2009 KTM 690 SMC recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Subsequently this could lead to loss of control and a crash possibly with injury or death to the rider or others.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 09V134000
- Manufacturer
- KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 237
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 30, 2009
- Built
- Dec 10, 2008 – Dec 11, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .