KTM North America · Recalled
KTM North America Recalls Enduro Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Hazard
During use, the pre-formed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks at the ends of the hose, allowing fuel to leak. This poses a fire and crash hazard to the rider and/or others.
- Units
- About 1,300
- Reports
- 13
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8,500–$9,600
- Remedy
- Repair
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
The recall includes seven 2013 and one 2012 model off-road and closed-course motorcycle. Model numbers included are: 2013 KTM Motorcycles: 250 XC-F, 250 XCF-W, 350 XC-F, 350 XCF-W, 450 XC-F, 450 XC-W, 500 XC-W and MY 2012 KTM 350 XCF-W. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycle just below the tail end of the seat. These two-wheeled motorcycles are black and orange. KTM is printed on the front number plate/headlight mask and on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank.
The file
- Sold at
- Authorized KTM dealers nationwide from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $8,500 and $9,600.
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Made in
- Austria
- Recalled by
- KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio, KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria
Incident log
KTM has received 13 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM motorcycles and contact a KTM authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
KTM North America Inc. toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktmusa.com and click on Dealer and Service for more information.
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 JAN 15 2013; last revised APR 15 2015.