Motorcycle - KTM 990 Super Duke (front brake pads)

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0393/07
BrandKTM
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginAustria
Model NumberKTM motorcycles, model 990 Super Duke 2006. The brake pads, which need to be replaced, have one of the following markings on the rear side: H5Z, J5H, K5G, L5X, L5S.
Published4 May 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because in isolated cases on bikes equipped with Hawk brake pads mounted in the Brembo front brake system, the backing plate becomes de-bonded from the friction plate due to corrosion. This can cause of an accident due to reduction of the braking ability of the vehicle.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

2006 model year motorcycles built until 15 May 2006

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