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<b>BRAKE DEFECT: </b>KTM is recalling its 690 Enduro R (pictured here) and 690 SMC R units due to resolve a rear-brake issue.  <i>Image: KTM</i>
<b>BRAKE DEFECT: </b>KTM is recalling its 690 Enduro R (pictured here) and 690 SMC R units due to resolve a rear-brake issue. <i>Image: KTM</i>

MAGTTIGHOFEN, Austria - KTM is recalling 2015 models LC4, 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R units to resolve a rear-brake issue.

The bikemaker also issued a recall for 690 SMC R units (model year 2014 to 2015) to have the spacers checked by a KTM dealer.

KTM discovered during routine testing in ongoing production that the rear anti-lock brake line of the 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R models of model year 2015 has possibly been damaged while mounting the spring band clamps of the engine ventilation tube.

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