Motorcycle - KTM 450 and KTM 505

What is the danger

The product poses a risk of injuries because a faulty grinding process used by the supplier during production of the connecting rods can cause micro-fissures which may, under certain load conditions, lead to fracturing of the upper conrod bearing causing the rider to fall.

Measures taken

1. Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

The recall affects 2010 model year motorcycles. Delivery period for affected vehicles from KTM Mattighofen: From 23 November 2009 till 28 February 2010 for 450 SX-F, 450 SX-F Nagl Replica, 450 SMR, From 1 December 2009 till 28 February 2010 for 505 ATV SX. The VINs for the affected motorcycles in Greece are VBKMXN435AM388687 and VBKMXN435AM388691.

Brand

KTM

Model / type

450 SX-F, 450 SX-F Nagl Replica, 450 SMR, 505 ATV SX