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Motorcycle "Duke" KTM — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0971/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the torque for the screw connection of the two brake caliper halves on the front wheel brake calipers is below specification. This serious problem can cause a loss in brake fluid and brake pressure and consequently lead to inadequate brake performance.
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Product
Motorcycle "Duke" — KTM
- Brand
- KTM
- Name / model
- model 125 Duke
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- The recall affects 2011 model year motorcycles. For the list of the affected VINs in Greece, please see <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2011-w38/2011-w38_15-vins.pdf">attached document</a>.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the torque for the screw connection of the two brake caliper halves on the front wheel brake calipers is below specification. This serious problem can cause a loss in brake fluid and brake pressure and consequently lead to inadequate brake performance.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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