2009 KTM 690 SMC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 KTM 690 SMC
The 2009 KTM 690 SMC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE.
Recalls for the 2009 KTM 690 SMC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 KTM 690 SMC, potentially affecting up to 237 vehicles.
Recall 09V134000 — STRUCTURE
| 237 vehicles affected
Defect: KTM IS RECALLING 237 MY 2009 690 DUKE AND SMC MOTORCYCLES. DURING USE, THE FRONT FORKS COULD DEVELOP CRACKS; THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF THE FRONT FORK INNER TUBE SEPARATING FROM THE AXLE CLAMP. THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT INVOLVES IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE FRONT FORK INNER TUBES BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Consequence: SUBSEQUENTLY THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH POSSIBLY WITH INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT FORK TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KTM CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 440-985-3553.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 KTM 690 SMC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 KTM 690 SMC.
Safety Rating for the 2009 KTM 690 SMC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 KTM 690 SMC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 KTM 690 SMC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 KTM 690 SMC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM 690 SMC
- 2009 KTM 690 SMC (current)
Other KTM Models
- KTM 790 ADVENTURE R — 71 total complaints
- KTM 690 DUKE — 39 total complaints
- KTM 300 XC-W — 38 total complaints
- KTM 790 ADVENTURE — 31 total complaints
- KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R — 22 total complaints
- KTM 390 ADVENTURE R — 19 total complaints
- KTM 690 ENDURO R — 12 total complaints
- KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S — 9 total complaints