Ktm 990 Adventure: Possible Loss Of Control
KTM is recalling approximately 490 units of the 990 Adventure and 950 Super Enduro motorcycles because the chain guide can come loose while riding, potentially causing loss of control. The issue involves a securing bolt that can fail to keep the chain guide in place. KTM will clean the bolt threads, apply a locking compound, and reinstall it with proper torque specifications.
- Recalling firm
- KTM
- Product
- Vehicles: KTM 990 ADVENTURE, KTM 950 SUPER ENDURO. Units affected: 490
- Reason
- It is possible for the chain guide to become dislodged by the drive chain whilst the machine is in motion which could result in the rider loosing control. Remedy: Recalled machines will have the securing bolt removed the threads cleaned and have Loctite 243 applied to them. The bolt will then be re-fitted and tightened to a torque of 6 Nm.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2007-06-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1af02934-7893-46a9-97b6-027abe976690