2019 KTM 690 SMC R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R
The 2019 KTM 690 SMC R 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 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by KTM North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R, potentially affecting up to 8,398 vehicles.
Recall 21V792000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER
| 8,398 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Fuel Tank (structural member) expanded due to faulty vent in fuel cap/plug; breaking off the mounts to the relay/fuse block. Still available for inspection as KTM has no listed recall and vehicle is out of warranty. Tank expanded enough to break the relay/ fuse block mounts, dislodging them and their electrical connections; shorting the battery. Problem was confirmed by KTM mechanic at dealership; verified "other vent paths clear; recommend replacing fuel cap" . Copy of dealer invoice available apon request. Vehicle has been inspected only by mechanic and service manager at KTM dealership. Tank expansion produced excessive panel gaps, Motorcycle seat kept falling off after ride; panel gaps started showing a month after ownership.
Safety Rating for the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R
KTM North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KTB2112 — STRUCTURE
On affected motorcycles there is a possibility that the bellow style gasket can be damaged caused by deviations during assembly. Damage to the bellow gasket may affect the function of the clutch slave cylinder. This could result in the rider noticing a change in shifting behavior and the clutch becoming...
TB1909 — EQUIPMENT
It has been determined that during the engine assembly process that the locking plate screws shown in Fig.1 for the camshaft and balancer shaft possibly were not mounted correctly on the following models: 2019 690 Enduro R and 2019 690 SMC R. These two screws must be removed, cleaned, have...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 KTM 690 SMC R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 690 SMC R
- 2019 KTM 690 SMC R (current)
- 2020 KTM 690 SMC R — 3 complaints
- 2021 KTM 690 SMC R — 2 complaints
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