Recall 11V300000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Report Date
20110525
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Affected Vehicles
6 models
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 Consequence
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | KTM | 690 ENDURO R |
| 2011 | HUSABERG | FE 570S |
| 2011 | HUSABERG | FS 570 |
| 2011 | KTM | 450 EXC |
| 2011 | KTM | 530 EXC |
| 2011 | KTM | 690 ENDURO R |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.