Motorcycle - KTM front fork
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
KTM is recalling certain 2009 model year motorcycles due to a defect in the front fork's inner tubes. The defect resulted from an incorrect heat treatment process by the supplier and could potentially cause the front fork to fail, leading to rider falls and injury. The affected models include the 125/150 SX, 250 EXC, 250 EXC-F, 250 XCF-W, 250 XC-W, 300 EXC, 300 XC-W, 450 SMR, 690 Duke, 690 SMC, 990 SM R, and 990 SM T, all from model year 2009, with specific production date ranges identified in an attached form.
The importer has initiated voluntary corrective actions to address this safety issue. The source does not specify what remedy is available to affected consumers or what steps they should take.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of injuries as, due to an incorrect heat treatment process carried out by the supplier of the inner tubes for front forks on the affected motorcycles, there might be a defect in the front fork, which could cause the rider to fall.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The recall affects 2009 model year motorcycles, equipped with front forks with specific production dates, as mentioned in the attached form. Model: 125/150 SX MY 2009, 250 EXC, 250 EXC-F, 250 XCF-W, 250 XC-W, 300 EXC, 300 XC-W MY 2009, 450 SMR MY 2009, 690 Duke MY 2009, 690 SMC MY 2009, 990 SM R MY 2009, 990 SM T MY 2009. <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2009-w16/0579-09K_front_fork_types.pdf" target="_blank">See also attache Notifying country: Greece
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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