KTM North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by KTM North America, Inc. in 2009. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 21, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AXLE ASSEMBLY

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.

NHTSA ID: 09V134000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 237

Consequence Summary:

SUBSEQUENTLY THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH POSSIBLY WITH INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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