recall information
Recall number
REC-000800
PRA number
2015/14625
Campaign number
T 42/15/270
Original published date
make and model information
Make
KTM
Model
690 ENDURO, SMC R
Year range
2014 - 2015
Affected units
176
What are the defects?
KTM discovered that the rear ABS brake line of the 690 ENDURO R and 690 SMC R models of model year 2015 have possibly been damaged while mounting the spring band clamps of the engine ventilation tube.
Even without this pre-existing defect, subsequent damage caused by vibrations at the contact point as well as a sudden braking pressure loss, with resultant total failure of the rear brake, cannot be excluded.
Even without this pre-existing defect, subsequent damage caused by vibrations at the contact point as well as a sudden braking pressure loss, with resultant total failure of the rear brake, cannot be excluded.
What are the hazards?
A sudden braking pressure loss, with resultant total failure of the rear brake, cannot be excluded. As a result the rider / pillion passenger or other road users could be at the risk of injury or worse.
What should consumers do?
The vehicle should not be ridden until inspected by an authorised KTM dealer.
Customers / owners will be informed by letter requesting they attend our authorised KTM dealer where the inspection and required rectification will be conducted Free of Charge.
Customers / owners will be informed by letter requesting they attend our authorised KTM dealer where the inspection and required rectification will be conducted Free of Charge.
Supplier details
KTM Australia
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
