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KTM - Piston rod may detach

Official notice

5 Nov 2014

CriticalDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns KTM - Piston rod may detach. Piston rod may detach Published 2014-11-05.

What to do now

Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and remove the fork cap. Check the locking nut for correct torque and tighten if necessary.

Units affected

475

Recall number

RM-2014-035

Official notice

2014-11-05

The hazard

Piston rod may detach

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

XCF

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Affected products

Product 1

KTM XCF

Units affected

475

Risk / hazard

Piston rod may detach

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Ktm

Phone

Not provided

Brand: KTM. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall RM-2014-035

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

RM-2014-035

Campaign number

TI 01-14-259

Units affected

475

Classification

DVSA recall RM-2014-035

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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