NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Ktm 690 Smc R
The 2020 Ktm 690 Smc R has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ktm dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2020 Ktm 690 Smc R. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER
NHTSA #21V792000Reported October 12, 2021 · KTM North America, Inc.
Defect description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.
Safety consequence
An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.
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.