2011 KTM 530 EXC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 KTM 530 EXC
The 2011 KTM 530 EXC has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 KTM 530 EXC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 KTM 530 EXC, potentially affecting up to 1,228 vehicles.
Recall 11V300000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 1,228 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 KTM 530 EXC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 KTM 530 EXC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KTM NORTH AMERICA 530EXC MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE HANDLE BAR CLAMPS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A MANUFACTURERS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE HANDLE BARS CLAMPS AND THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND WOULD MAIL THE CONTACT NEW REPLACEMENT CLAMPS. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL BECAUSE THERE WERE MANY MODELS BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HAD THE SAME FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250.
Safety Rating for the 2011 KTM 530 EXC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 KTM 530 EXC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 KTM 530 EXC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 KTM 530 EXC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 530 EXC
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