Does the 2009 KTM 690 SMC have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2009 KTM 690 SMC recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a KTM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 KTM 690 SMC?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2009 KTM 690 SMC recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2009 KTM 690 SMC. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your KTM been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A KTM dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2009 KTM 690 SMC recalls, newest first

April 21, 2009NHTSA 09V134000237 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary: Ktm is recalling 237 my 2009 690 duke and smc motorcycles. During use, the front forks could develop cracks; this could result in the possibility of the front fork inner tube separating from the axle clamp. The cause of the defect involves improper heat treatment of the front fork inner tubes by the manufacturer.
Consequence: Subsequently this could lead to loss of control and a crash possibly with injury or death to the rider or others.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front fork tubes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact ktm customer relations at 440-985-3553.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2009 KTM 690 SMC were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other KTM 690 SMC years

2009 (1)

Other 2009 KTM models

2009 KTM 690 Duke1 recall

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Questions

Does the 2009 KTM 690 SMC have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2009 KTM 690 SMC recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a KTM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2009 KTM 690 SMC?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.