KTM North America – Cracks in Tire Tread Grooves/FMVSS 119

KTM North America (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM’s recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, “New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars.”


Report Received Date 08/05/2022
NHTSA ID 22V588000
Consequence Summary Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.
Recall Code KTB2208; HTB2207
Potentially Affected 27399
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V588000)

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