WheelsRecall 06V-090 · Ktm vehicles
KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC recall 06V-090 covers 1,714 Ktm vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT WHEEL SPOKES CAN BECOME LOOSE AND BREAK, CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE TO ADJACENT COMPONENTS.
The risk
SUCH A FAILURE OF A FRONT WHEEL SPOKE COULD POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE TIRE'S INNER TUBE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CLIPS TO HELP SECURE A LOOSE SPOKE TIGHT TO THE NEXT CROSSING SPOKE. THE RECALL BEGAN IN APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KTM AT 1-440-985-3553.
CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 4, 1999 to March 17, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.