REC-000799

active

2012–2013 KTM FULLSIZE

Category: Motorcycle · Supplier: KTM Australia

Recall date: 15 April 2013

Defect

Due to a production fault on the upper part of the throttle grip housing, the throttle cable wire may slide out of the deflection roller and become wedged between the deflection roller and the housing. This blocks the throttle slide and results in an uncontrollable riding situation.

Hazard

This blocks the throttle slide and results in an uncontrollable riding situation. This situation may be life threatening or may result in injury to the driver.

Remedy

Do not ride the motorbike until the problem is corrected. If you are an owner of one of these vehicles please contact your authorised KTM dealer and provide that last 6 digits of your vin number to arrange a booking . KTM Australia will be notifying affected owners by way of a letter sent to the address on the warranty registration.

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-000799