The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V588000·Announced 2022-05-08

KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles recalled for tire tread defects

KTM North America is recalling certain 2019-2023 KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles equipped with TKC80 tires that may develop cracks in the tread, increasing crash risk. Free tire replacement is available through dealers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a tire defect that can lead to tread separation and crash risk, meeting the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products. However, no injuries, deaths, or crashes have been reported in the source, and the hazard remains theoretical (potential rather than actual), which caps the score at 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2023 KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles equipped with TKC80 tires. The affected models include the KTM 250/350/450/500 EXC-F, 690/1090/1290 ADVENTURE, and 890 ADVENTURE R series, as well as Husqvarna FE and 701 ENDURO models across multiple model years between 2019 and 2023. Approximately 27,399 units are affected by this recall.

The tires on these motorcycles may develop cracks longer than 3/16 inch in the tread grooves. These cracks can lead to tread separation, which increases the risk of a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, which covers pneumatic tire safety requirements.

KTM will replace the affected tires at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 16, 2022. Owners can contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090 (KTM recall numbers: KTB2208 and HTB2207) or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information. Additional details are available at www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2023 KTM 350 EXC-F
Brand
KTM
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Tires
Hazard
  • tire-defect
  • tread-separation
  • crash-risk
Affected units
27,399

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (17)

  • 350 EXC-F
  • 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R
  • 690 ENDURO R
  • 1090 ADVENTURE R
  • FE 350S
  • 701 ENDURO
  • 890 ADVENTURE R
  • 450 EXC-F
  • FE 501S
  • 500 EXC-F
  • FE 501
  • 701 ENDURO LR
  • FE 250
  • 250 EXC-F
  • FE 450
  • 890 ADVENTURE R RALLY
  • FE 350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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