CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER
- Problem
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.
- Risk
- An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing. If this happens, the clutch can become inoperable and fail to disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.
An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash, since the rider may not be able to disconnect the engine from the rear wheel when needed, such as when stopping or changing gears.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. You can also contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090, and check your VIN for open recalls.
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