2011 KTM 530 EXC MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #11V300000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2011 KTM 530 EXC |
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| Manufacturer |
KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2010 - 11/30/2010 |
| Recalled on |
5/26/2011 |
| Influenced by |
KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/25/2011 |
| # Affected |
1,228 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
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View All KTM 530 EXC Recalls |
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