KTM 390 Adventure X, 390 Enduro R recalled globally over side-stand issue

KTM has announced a global recall for its 390 Adventure X, Adventure R, Enduro R and SMC-R. Pertaining to the side-stand issue that leads to the bike stalling or not starting. Although this recall only affects models sold in the USA, Canada and a few other regions that come fitted with forged side stands and the Indian models remain unaffected.

1. Indian-made KTM 390 Adventure and Enduro models remain unaffected
2. This issue only affect the International models  
3. The brand says this is caused by engine vibrations

KTM global recall

The brand will replace the side-stand spring and add a rubber protector

KTM says that quality inspections have determined that engine vibrations may cause the side-stand spring to break on the 390 Adventure X, 390 Adventure R, 390 Enduro R and 390 SMC-R. This issue affects only the international models that come with a forged-side stand and does not affect the Indian models that come with a fabricated side stand. Although KTM says that internationally as well, they have identified only a few issues.

On affected vehicles, KTM instructs customers to head to their nearest service station and have their side stand spring replaced and a rubber protection fitted. Additionally, the brand will also install a new side stand sensor retaining plate on specific vehicles that adjusts the trigger range of the side stand switch. 
KTM says the side stand springs on Indian models were proactively upgraded earlier this year. 
 

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