KTM North America · Recalled
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak
The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 20,000
- Reports
- 5,114
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $5,400–$7,800
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves KTM off-road motorcycles. KTM is printed on the side of the orange and black motorcycles along with the model. Model numbers included in the recall are: Model Year 2005 250SX-F Model Year 2006 200XC, 200XC-W, 250XC-W, 250SX-F, 250XCF-W, 300XC, 300XC-W, 400EXC-G, 450XC-G, 450EXC-G, and 525EXC-G Model Year 2007 125SX, 144SX, 250SX, 250SX-F, 450SX-F, 505SX-F, 200XC, 250XC, 300XC, 450XC, 200XCW, 250XCW, 300XCW, 400XCW, 450XCW, 525XCW, 250XC-F, and 250XCF-W
The file
- Sold at
- KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Made in
- Austria
- Recalled by
- KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Incident log
KTM has received 5,114 reports of leaking fuel tanks. CPSC has received one report of a minor chemical burn due to fuel coming into contact with a consumer's skin.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled vehicles are being sent direct notices from KTM.
For more information, contact KTM at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ktmnorthamerica.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 23 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.