Ktm 690 Smc Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints across 1 model year of the Ktm 690 Smc (2009).

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• 2009

All Ktm 690 Smc recalls (1)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Ktm 690 Smc, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Structure

   NHTSA 09V134000 Reported April 21, 2009 237 vehicles potentially affected KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC

   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.

   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.

   Model years: 2009

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.