EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle KTM “Duke” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1770/16
Summary
null The wiring harness may come into contact with the ABS modulator. If the wiring harness is damaged there is the possibility of an electrical connection occurring between the ABS modulator and the vehicle chassis earth via the brake pipes. This could lead to the brake pipe overheating and eventually melting, which may lead to failure of a circuit of the braking system.
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Product
Motorcycle — KTM
- Brand
- KTM
- Name / model
- Duke · 690 DUKE/DUKE R MJ12-16
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: Model year 2012 onwards.
What is the risk?
- null The wiring harness may come into contact with the ABS modulator. If the wiring harness is damaged there is the possibility of an electrical connection occurring between the ABS modulator and the vehicle chassis earth via the brake pipes. This could lead to the brake pipe overheating and eventually melting, which may lead to failure of a circuit of the braking system.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/12/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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