Recall 11V300000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 2010-2011 HUSABERG FS 570

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RECALL This recall affects up to 1,228 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign	11V300000
Manufacturer	KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC
Vehicles Affected	1,228
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date Notified	May 25, 2011
Affected Vehicles	2010 KTM 690 ENDURO R, 2011 HUSABERG FS 570, 2011 KTM 450 EXC, 2011 KTM 530 EXC, 2011 HUSABERG FE 570S, 2011 KTM 690 ENDURO R

Defect Description

KTM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2010. DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE HANDLEBAR CLAMPS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS, ALLOWING THE HANDLEBAR TO MOVE FROM ITS SET POSITION.

Safety Consequence

UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBAR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.

Remedy

AUTHORIZED KTM DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE CLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KTM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-985-6090 FOR ASSISTANCE.