CarRecallWatchThe 2008 KTM 450 EXC R has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (1 report).
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3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2008 KTM 450 EXC R recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 KTM 450 EXC R.
Most common 2008 KTM 450 EXC R problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
I STARTED BECOMING CONCERNING WITH THIS PROBLEM, AFTER SEARCHING DISCOVERING TIRES ARE RATED BY A LETTER FOR MAX SPEED. THE LETTER ON MY MC-13-250 SCOOTER IS RATED J WHICH MEANS A MAX SPEED OF 62 MPH. ON WWW.ROKETA.COM, THE COMPANY THAT SELLS MC-13-250, CLAIMS THE SCOOTER WILL DO A MAX SPEED OF 68.4 MPH, WHICH THUS SHOULD REQUIRE A RATING OF K, WHICH IS FOR 68 MPH VEHICLES. THE TIRE HAS THE CHANCE TO BLOWOUT, IF IT GOES THE SPEED THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS. WWW.SCOOTDAWGFORUM.COM HAS PEOPLE ON THIS SITE, CLAIMING TO DO 80 TO 85 MPH ON THESE SCOOTERS. WWW.EXTREME-SCOOTERS.COM IS THE ONLINE DEALER WHOM SOLD ME MINE AND CLAIMS THEY WILL DO 85 MPH. THERE ARE OTHERS ONLINE AS DEALERS CLAIMING THE MC
MY WIFE WAS RIDING MY CHILDREN'S ALTA MACH II ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE IN OUR YARD. SHE HAD MADE SEVERAL CIRCUITS AROUND THE PERIMETER OF OUR YARD AND DOWN OUR BLACKTOP DRIVEWAY WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. SHE WAS DOING A 180 DEGREE TURN ON THE ATV ON THE BLACKTOP, WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE MACHINE AND ROLLED AWAY. THE MACHINE PITCHED FORWARD AND THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE IMPACTED THE PAVEMENT. SINCE THIS TURN WAS BEING EXECUTED AT A SLOW ROLLING IDLE, SHE WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE MACHINE FROM ROLLING BY PLACING HER FEET ON THE GROUND. THE AXLE OF THE MACHINE APPEARED SCORED, AND THE RECOVERED WHEEL HAD REMAINS OF THE BEARING INSIDE. THE BIKE HAD LESS THAN 10 MILES ON IT AND ROU
1.ATV RIDING CHAIN BROKEN DEALER REPLACED 1WEEK. 2.BRAKE CALIPER BROKE 3RD RIDE 2 WEEKS TO GET BRIDGE REPLACED,LOOKED LIKE SAME PART THAT HAD BROKEN. 3.CLUTCH LEAVER ACTUATORBINDS UP CAUSING CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT IMPOSSIBLE HAD TO SHUT ATV OFF TO GET STOPPED.4.PLASTICS MOUNTING TABS BREAKING . BOLT INSERTS STRIPPING OUT ,HAD TO PULL PLASTIC THROUGH BOLTS TO REMOVE.PLASTICS DESTROYED IN PROCESS. 5.THROTTLE NON RESPONSIVE ON INCLINES COMES AND GOES,NOT RELIABLE. 6.REAR WHEEL HUB STRIPPED OUT CAUSING ONE WHEEL TO GRAB THROWING ME OUT OF CONTROL. 7. SEAT TEARING AT KNEE AREA. *TR
2008 KTM 450 EXC R questions
Does the 2008 KTM 450 EXC R have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 KTM 450 EXC R at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 KTM 450 EXC R?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 KTM 450 EXC R has been fixed?
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