KTM 890 ADVENTURE R 2021: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V588000

Make Model Year
KTM 890 ADVENTURE R 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-09-16 2022-08-05 2022-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: KTM North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: KTB2208; HTB2207

Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27399

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 119

Summary

KTM North America, Inc. "KTM" is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Consequence

Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.