Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
1 RecallThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Ktm North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: KTB2112/HTB2110
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2021
Consumer Complaints
1 ComplaintKtm North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
Fuel Tank (structural member) expanded due to faulty vent in fuel cap/plug; breaking off the mounts to the relay/fuse block. Still available for inspection as KTM has no listed recall and vehicle is out of warranty. Tank expanded enough to break the relay/ fuse block mounts, dislodging them and their electrical connections; shorting the battery. Problem was confirmed by KTM mechanic at dealership; verified "other vent paths clear; recommend replacing fuel cap" . Copy of dealer invoice available apon request. Vehicle has been inspected only by mechanic and service manager at KTM dealership. Tank expansion produced excessive panel gaps, Motorcycle seat kept falling off after ride; panel gaps started showing a month after ownership.
Corrective Action:
Fuel Tank (structural member) expanded due to faulty vent in fuel cap/plug; breaking off the mounts to the relay/fuse block. Still available for inspection as KTM has no listed recall and vehicle is out of warranty. Tank expanded enough to break the relay/ fuse block mounts, dislodging them and their electrical connections; shorting the battery. Problem was confirmed by KTM mechanic at dealership; verified "other vent paths clear; recommend replacing fuel cap" . Copy of dealer invoice available apon request. Vehicle has been inspected only by mechanic and service manager at KTM dealership. Tank expansion produced excessive panel gaps, Motorcycle seat kept falling off after ride; panel gaps started showing a month after ownership.
Additional Notes:
Fuel Tank (structural member) expanded due to faulty vent in fuel cap/plug; breaking off the mounts to the relay/fuse block. Still available for inspection as KTM has no listed recall and vehicle is out of warranty. Tank expanded enough to break the relay/ fuse block mounts, dislodging them and their electrical connections; shorting the battery. Problem was confirmed by KTM mechanic at dealership; verified "other vent paths clear; recommend replacing fuel cap" . Copy of dealer invoice available apon request. Vehicle has been inspected only by mechanic and service manager at KTM dealership. Tank expansion produced excessive panel gaps, Motorcycle seat kept falling off after ride; panel gaps started showing a month after ownership.
Mfg Campaign: 11577271
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2024
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