Husaberg and Ktm Recall 11V300000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 11V300000 · announced May 25, 2011 · filed by Ktm North America, Inc · 1,228 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Husaberg Fe 570s
• 2011 Husaberg Fs 570
• 2011 Ktm 450 Exc
• 2011 Ktm 530 Exc
• 2010 Ktm 690 Enduro R
• 2011 Ktm 690 Enduro R

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.