NHTSA Recall 07V243000
Filed by KTM North America, Inc.. Component: Power Train. Reported 2007-06-05. An estimated 1,092 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DURING USE THE CHAIN SLIDER GUARD MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL OUT. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CHAIN SLIDER GUARD TO BECOME DETACHED.
Risk
SUBSEQUENTLY, THE CHAIN SLIDER GUARD COULD BECOME CAUGHT IN THE DRIVE CHAIN WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CHAIN SLIDER GUARD MOUNTING BOLTS AND PROPERLY SECURE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KTM AT 1-440-985-3553.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.