2008 KTM 530 EXC R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2008 KTM 530 EXC R has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 KTM 530 EXC R recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 KTM 530 EXC R.

Most common 2008 KTM 530 EXC R problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2008-10-17, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KTM 530 EXC R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHCILE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OR GREATER, THE FRONT END WOULD PULSATE AND WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY. THE SPARK ARRESTOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT END. ALSO, THE EXHAUST PIPE BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL BLINKER. THE HEADLIGHT FAILED AND WAS INOPERATIVE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 450.
2008-06-30, Fuel System, Gasoline
MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHEN RIDING IT ALOT. *TR

2008 KTM 530 EXC R questions

Does the 2008 KTM 530 EXC R have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 KTM 530 EXC R at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 KTM 530 EXC R?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 KTM 530 EXC R has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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