2009 Ktm 690 Duke recalls and problems

The 2009 Ktm 690 Duke has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2009 compares

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1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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1 recall

Structure

Apr 21, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V134000 · 237 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Subsequently this could lead to loss of control and a crash possibly with injury or death to the rider or others.

Original NHTSA wording

SUBSEQUENTLY THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH POSSIBLY WITH INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER OR OTHERS.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2009 vs. other Ktm 690 Duke years

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Questions

Does the 2009 Ktm 690 Duke have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Ktm 690 Duke, the latest from Apr 21, 2009 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ktm 690 Duke?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Ktm 690 Duke.