KTM Recalling Certain KTM and Husky Motos

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KTM North America (KTM) is recalling certain 2019 through 2023 KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles equipped with Continental TKC80 tires. Back in May, we told you about Continental’s recall of the TKC80 and several other tire models.  t that time, Continental also advised that some of the defective tires may already have been in possession of three OEMs: KTM, Husqvarna, and BMW. This recall is apparently KTM/Husqvarna’s response to the faulty tire issue.

KTM’s Part 573 Safety Recall Report to NHTSA

KTM’s Part 573 Safety Recall Report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says 23,399 motorcycles may be affected.

In the report, KTM says:

“CTA (Continental Tires) has reported that several motorcycle tire products of the TKC80 tire lines developed superficial cracking in the tread grooves during conformance of production FMVSS 119 endurance testing.”

Then, describing the safety risk, KTM reports:

“CTA has reported, during FMVSS 119 testing, superficial groove cracks in the tread rubber developed, however these cracks did not propagate into the reinforcing materials of the tires. Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.”

KTM also notes that depending on the motorcycle model affected, only one or both tires may have to be replaced.

Motorcycles affected by this recall

The following motorcycles are affected by this recall: 

MAKE	MODEL	MODEL YEAR(S)
HUSQVARNA	701 ENDURO	2019 – 2021
HUSQVARNA	701 ENDURO LR	2020
HUSQVARNA	FE 250	2019
HUSQVARNA	FE 350	2019
HUSQVARNA	FE 350S	2020 – 2023
HUSQVARNA	FE 450	2019
HUSQVARNA	FE 501	2019
HUSQVARNA	FE 501S	2020 – 2023
KTM	1090 ADVENTURE R	2019
KTM	1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R	2019 – 2020
KTM	250 EXC-F	2019
KTM	350 EXC-F	2019 – 2023
KTM	450 EXC-F	2019
KTM	500 EXC-F	2019 – 2023
KTM	690 ENDURO R	2019 – 2022
KTM	890 ADVENTURE R	2021 – 2022
KTM	890 ADVENTURE R RALLY	2021

Notification and notification schedule

In its report to NHTSA, KTM said it is notifying all registered owners of the above-affected motorcycles by mail and all authorized dealers via KTM Dealernet and Husqvarna Dealernet, its internet-based communication portal.

Planned Dealer Notification Date: AUG 04, 2022 – DEC 08, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 19, 2022 – SEP 23, 2022

KTM’s repair plan

KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles Dealers will remove and replace the tires on affected models in their inventory before retailing the motorcycles to consumers. For motorcycles previously sold, customers can bring their affected vehicle to an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycle dealer for tire inspection and replacement, free of charge.

Consumers also have the option to have the TKC 80 tires replaced by their nearest Continental Tire dealer. Customers that decide this option will have to organize the tire replacement and reimbursement between the Continental Tire dealer and Continental Tire the Americas. Customers that have already replaced an affected tire prior to receipt of this notice due to the condition described should contact Continental Tire the Americas for guidance and assistance regarding reimbursement as described in the Consumer Notification Letter.

KTM does not indicate which brand or model of tires will be used to replace the defective ones, stating only:

“Replacement tires of similar products will be installed.”

Contacts

For more information, owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 and cite recall numbers KTB2208 and HTB2207. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

 

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