Motorbike – rare brake

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Motorbike – rare brake
Alert Number0461/07
BrandKTM
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginAustria
Model NumberMotorcycles, model 990 Adventure ABS 2006 and 2007
Published25 May 2007

Risk Description

Cause of an accident due to reduction of the braking ability of the motorbike.On the affected motorcycles, air bubbles discharged from the brake fluid caused by vibrations in certain driving situations cause a rear brake malfunction in the brake system. Due to the modified routing and the shorter hoses, the hydraulic system is put out of tune and the brake fluid won’t emit gas. This could affect the braking ability of the motorcycle.The ABS system and the front brake work properly, even if the rear brake may malfunction.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

2006 and 2007 model year motorcycles

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