NHTSA vehicle safety data

2020 KTM 500 EXC-F Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 KTM 500 EXC-F has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KTM dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 KTM 500 EXC-F. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

NHTSA #22V588000

Reported August 5, 2022 · KTM North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 27,399 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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