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KTM North America Recalls 2000-2003 Motorcycles
Date: 4/7/2006
Reason: On certain motorcycles, the front wheel spokes can become loose and break, causing further damage to adjacent components.
Distribution: Nationwide.
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KTM / LC4 400 2000-2003
KTM / LC4 640 2000-2003
KTM / LC4 640 ENDURO 2000-2003
Manufacturer : Ktm North America, Inc
KTM Recalls Certain 2000-2003 Motorcycles.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V090000
Component:Wheels
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1714
Summary:
On certain motorcycles, the front wheel spokes can become loose and break, causing further damage to adjacent components.
Consequence:
Such a failure of a front wheel spoke could possibly damage the tire's inner tube, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will install clips to help secure a loose spoke tight to the next crossing spoke. The recall is expected to begin during april 2006. 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.
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