NHTSA recall campaign
09V134000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
SUBSEQUENTLY THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH POSSIBLY WITH INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →