2009 KTM 690 SMC
Manufacturer: KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC
Mfr's Report Date: APR 13, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V134000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 237
Summary: KTM IS RECALLING 237 Model Year 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: SUBSEQUENTLY THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH POSSIBLY WITH INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT FORK TUBES
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