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KTM Model SX-E 5 Motorcycles MY2021

Published: May 23, 2021Recall ID: 1c33f7c3-faae-4b77-a69f-0ba7ae6707b8Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The battery vent valve may be missing on some motorcycles, allowing water intrusion.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The battery vent valve may be missing on some motorcycles, allowing water intrusion. Hazards: If the vent valve is not fitted, water could enter the battery and result in a short circuit, affecting the vehicle operation. A short circuit can increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to the rider or others. What to do: Affected consumers have been contacted by dealerships, advising them of the recall and asking them to contact an authorised KTM dealer to arrange an appointment for inspection of their motorcycle. Affected motorcycles that have not been sold will be inspected and repaired (if needed) before sale. For further information, consumers can contact KTM Australia on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using the dealer search option at https://www.ktm.com/au

Affected Products

KTM Model SX-E 5 Electric-powered mini (off-road competition) motorcycle Model Year 2021 46 affected motorcycles

Additional Source Details

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Guid › #text1c33f7c3-faae-4b77-a69f-0ba7ae6707b8
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/ktm-model-sx-e-5-motorcycles-my2021
Pub DateSun, 23 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/KTM%20SX-E%205%20Motorbike.png?itok=83A9O5gF

Overview

  • Risk LevelGeneral product safety
  • DistributionAustralia
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