REC-000798

active

2008–2012 KTM 300 EXC

Category: Motorcycle · Supplier: KTM Australia

Recall date: 25 June 2012

Defect

Due to an incorrect heat treatment process, the inner tubes for the front forks may crack.

Hazard

The inner fork tube may crack. This may adversely affect the forks' function and cause the bike / rider to crash, resulting in serious injury.

Remedy

Cease using the affected vehicles and arrange for the faulty components to be replaced by calling any authorised KTM dealer. When calling please quote the VIN number, which can be located on the right hand side of the steering head tube. For information, contact KTM Australia Customer Service on 08 93516666.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — KTM Australia — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000798