2011 KTM 530 EXC
1 recalls — 1 complaints
11V300000 May 25, 2011
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
KTM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2010. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE HANDLEBAR CLAMPS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS, ALLOWING THE HANDLEBAR TO MOVE FROM ITS SET POSITION.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.
Remedy
AUTHORIZED KTM DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KTM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-985-6090 FOR ASSISTANCE.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Mar 7, 2011
Incident date: Mar 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KTM NORTH AMERICA 530EXC MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE HANDLE BAR CLAMPS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A MANUFACTURERS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE HANDLE BARS CLAMPS AND THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WAS AWARE OF... Read more
KTM 530 EXC — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KTM 530 EXC across all model years (2011–2011).
1
Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths