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Showing posts with label KTM recalls. Show all posts

Thursday, January 25, 2018

KTM Recalls 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and 1290 Super Duke GT Motorcycles For the Piston Within the Brembo Front Brake Master Cylinder That May Fail

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles.

The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.

If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

2,361 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Thursday, July 6, 2017

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) Recalls 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke Motorcycles For a Fuel Leak From the Filler Cap Area Of the Fuel Tank

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles.

The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.

718 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

KTM Recalls 2016-2017 1290 Super Duke GT Motorcycles For Fuel Hose That Can Develop Small Holes or Cracks, Potentially Causing a Fuel Leak

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles.

The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

487 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

KTM Recalls 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R Motorcycles Since the Wiring Harness Can Fray and Contact the ABS Modulator. If the Brake Line Is Electrically Conductive, the Brake Line May Overheat and Melt

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016.

In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.

If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

5,812 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Saturday, June 4, 2016

KTM Recalls 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure Motorcycles for Rear Shock Absorber That May Leak Oil

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015.

These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.

Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

1,238 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, July 24, 2015

KTM Recalls 2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Motorcycles for Fuel Leaks from the Threaded Inserts at the Rear of the Gas Tank.

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all model year 2014 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2013, to April 30, 2014.

The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.

A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

640 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

KTM Recalls 2015 Husqvarna FE350S and FE501S Motorcycles for Front Suspension Problem

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Husqvarna FE 350 S and FE 501 S motorcycles manufactured from July 22, 2014, to July 23, 2014.

In the forks of the affected motorcycles, the threaded connection between the piston rod and fork cap may not have been sufficiently tightened and therefore the piston rod could become stuck within the fork leg.

If the piston rod detaches within the fork leg, the front suspension could malfunction and destabilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

249 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

KTM Recalls 2015 Husqvarna FE350S and FE351S Motorcycles for Fork Problem

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Husqvarna FE 350 S and FE 351 S motorcycles manufactured from July 22, 2014, to July 23, 2014.

In the forks of the affected motorcycles, the threaded connection between the piston rod and fork cap may not have been sufficiently tightened and therefore the piston rod could become stuck within the fork leg.

If the piston rod detaches within the fork leg, the front suspension could malfunction and destabilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

36 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

KTM Recalls 2014 690 Enduro R for Rear Brake Pedal Mounting Bolt Problem

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2014 690 Enduro R motorcycles manufactured October 2013 to April 2014.

In the affected motorcycles, the rear brake pedal mounting bolt may loosen, allowing the rear brake pedal to detach from the motorcycle.

649 units are affected.

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Saturday, November 17, 2012

KTM Recalls 2012-2013 350EXC-F and 500EXC Motorcycles for Fuel Hose Cracks

KTM North America, Inc.'s (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012.

Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses, located between the fuel tank and the throttle body fuel rail, may allowing fuel to leak.

1181 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.