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KTM North - Fork piston rod may detach from fork cap
Official notice
2 Feb 2015
Last checked
2 Feb 2015
An official NHTSA notice concerns KTM North - Fork piston rod may detach from fork cap. If the piston rod detaches within the fork leg, the front suspension could malfunction and destabilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2015-02-02.
What to do now
Ktm will notify owners, and husqvarna motorcycle dealers will inspect the torque of the fork piston rod to the fork cap, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began january 21, 2015. Owners may contact ktm customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Ktm's number for this recall is tb 1503. Note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-772 in its entirety.
Units affected
249
Recall number
TB 1503
Official notice
2015-02-02
The hazard
The hazard
If the piston rod detaches within the fork leg, the front suspension could malfunction and destabilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: KTM North. Contact: KTM North America, Inc..
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