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2009 Ktm 690 Smc Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2009 Ktm 690 Smc. Check your own VIN below.

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owner complaints to NHTSA

1 safety recall for the 2009 Ktm 690 Smc

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Structure

    NHTSA 09V134000 Reported 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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Ktm 690 Smc. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Checking a specific 2009 Ktm 690 Smc

How do I know if my 2009 Ktm 690 Smc has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 Ktm 690 Smc; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ktm dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V134000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ktm models

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.