2019-2023 Husqvarna 701 ENDURO/701 ENDURO LR/FE 250 +5, KTM 1090 ADVENTURE R/1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R/250 EXC-F +6 - Tires recall

Model years: 2019-2023
Makes: Husqvarna, KTM
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential units affected: 27,399 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2022-08-05

Affected vehicles

2023 Husqvarna FE 350S
2023 Husqvarna FE 501S
2023 KTM 350 EXC-F
2023 KTM 500 EXC-F
2022 Husqvarna FE 350S
2022 Husqvarna FE 501S
2022 KTM 350 EXC-F
2022 KTM 500 EXC-F
2022 KTM 690 ENDURO R
2022 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R
2021 Husqvarna 701 ENDURO
2021 Husqvarna FE 350S
2021 Husqvarna FE 501S
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F
2021 KTM 500 EXC-F
2021 KTM 690 ENDURO R
2021 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R
2021 KTM 890 ADVENTURE R RALLY
2020 Husqvarna 701 ENDURO
2020 Husqvarna 701 ENDURO LR
2020 Husqvarna FE 350S
2020 Husqvarna FE 501S
2020 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R
2020 KTM 350 EXC-F
2020 KTM 500 EXC-F
2020 KTM 690 ENDURO R
2019 Husqvarna 701 ENDURO
2019 Husqvarna FE 250
2019 Husqvarna FE 350
2019 Husqvarna FE 450
2019 Husqvarna FE 501
2019 KTM 1090 ADVENTURE R
2019 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R
2019 KTM 250 EXC-F
2019 KTM 350 EXC-F
2019 KTM 450 EXC-F
2019 KTM 500 EXC-F
2019 KTM 690 ENDURO R

What’s the problem?

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."

What could happen?

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

What’s the fix?

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.