Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Safety Consequence
Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | HUSQVARNA | 701 ENDURO |
| 2019 | HUSQVARNA | FE 250 |
| 2019 | HUSQVARNA | FE 350 |
| 2019 | HUSQVARNA | FE 450 |
| 2019 | HUSQVARNA | FE 501 |
| 2019 | KTM | 1090 ADVENTURE R |
| 2019 | KTM | 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R |
| 2019 | KTM | 250 EXC-F |
| 2019 | KTM | 350 EXC-F |
| 2019 | KTM | 450 EXC-F |
| 2019 | KTM | 500 EXC-F |
| 2019 | KTM | 690 ENDURO R |
| 2020 | HUSQVARNA | 701 ENDURO |
| 2020 | HUSQVARNA | 701 ENDURO LR |
| 2020 | HUSQVARNA | FE 350S |
| 2020 | HUSQVARNA | FE 501S |
| 2020 | KTM | 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R |
| 2020 | KTM | 350 EXC-F |
| 2020 | KTM | 500 EXC-F |
| 2020 | KTM | 690 ENDURO R |
| 2021 | HUSQVARNA | 701 ENDURO |
| 2021 | HUSQVARNA | FE 350S |
| 2021 | HUSQVARNA | FE 501S |
| 2021 | KTM | 350 EXC-F |
| 2021 | KTM | 500 EXC-F |
| 2021 | KTM | 690 ENDURO R |
| 2021 | KTM | 890 ADVENTURE R |
| 2021 | KTM | 890 ADVENTURE R RALLY |
| 2022 | HUSQVARNA | FE 350S |
| 2022 | HUSQVARNA | FE 501S |
| 2022 | KTM | 350 EXC-F |
| 2022 | KTM | 500 EXC-F |
| 2022 | KTM | 690 ENDURO R |
| 2022 | KTM | 890 ADVENTURE R |
| 2023 | HUSQVARNA | FE 350S |
| 2023 | HUSQVARNA | FE 501S |
| 2023 | KTM | 350 EXC-F |
| 2023 | KTM | 500 EXC-F |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.