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KTM - Shock absorber may fail

Official notice

29 Apr 2016

Last checked

29 Apr 2016

Critical riskDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns KTM - Shock absorber may fail. Shock absorber may fail Published 2016-04-29.

What to do now

Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and check for fluid leakage from the plug of the semi-active shock absorber. If there is visible leakage the shock absorber will be changed for a new unit and mounted with the original preload adjuster. If there is no leakage the original shock absorber can remain in please. In all cases check the software and update as necessary.

Units affected

199

Recall number

RM-2016-020

Official notice

2016-04-29

The hazard

Shock absorber may fail

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

1290 SUPER ADVENTURE

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Affected products

Product 1

KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE

Units affected

199

Risk / hazard

Shock absorber may fail

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-2016-020

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

RM-2016-020

Campaign number

TI_04_140903

Units affected

199

Classification

DVSA recall RM-2016-020

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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