2014 KTM 690 ENDURO R Recall

Campaign:: 14V305000 on 06/08/2014
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:: 09/30/2013 - 04/29/2014
Affected:: 649
Defect:: Ktm north america, inc. (ktm) is recalling certain model year 2014 690 enduro r motorcycles manufactured october 2013 to april 2014. in the affected motorcycles, the rear brake pedal mounting bolt may loosen, allowing the rear brake pedal to detach from the motorcycle.
Consequence:: If the rear brake pedal detaches, the rider would only have the front brake to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Ktm will notify owners, and dealers will install and properly torque, a washer and new rear brake pedal mounting bolt with threadlocker, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact ktm customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
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.safercar.gov.