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KTM North - Wiring harness could fray and brake line may melt
Official notice
28 Nov 2016
Last checked
28 Nov 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns KTM North - Wiring harness could fray and brake line may melt. If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2016-11-28.
What to do now
Ktm will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact ktm customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Units affected
7,801
Recall number
TB1706
Official notice
2016-11-28
The hazard
The hazard
If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: KTM North. Contact: KTM North America, Inc..
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