KTM North America Recalls Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles Due to ...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The molded fuel hoses could leak fuel at the radius or the ends of the hose, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves model year 2015 KTM SX-F Factory Edition and 2016 SX-F motocross motorcycles with 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size and "SX-F" are on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2015 motorcycles will have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head. Model year 2016 motorcycles will have the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.
Affected Products
Competition Off-road Motocross Motorcycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Competition-Closed-Course-Off-Road-Motorcycles |
| Title | KTM North America Recalls Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16719.2015KTMSXF.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2015 KTM SX-F Factory Edition Motocross off-road motorcycles |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16719.2016KTMSXF.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2016 KTM SX-F Motocross off-road motorcycles |
| Hazards › Name | The molded fuel hoses could leak fuel at the radius or the ends of the hose, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Competition Off-road Motocross Motorcycles |
| Products › Type | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2049 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,800 |
| Recall I D | 6614 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM is contacting consumers directly. |
| Importers › Name | KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | KTM authorized dealers nationwide from December 2014 through April 2015 for between $9,000 and $10,200 for model year 2015 Motorcycles and from May 2015 through September 2015 for between $8,400 and $9,300 for model year 2016 Motorcycles. |
| Recall Date | 2016-01-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2015 KTM SX-F Factory Edition and 2016 SX-F motocross motorcycles with 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size and "SX-F" are on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2015 motorcycles will have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head. Model year 2016 motorcycles will have the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head. |
| Recall Number | 16719 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | KTM North America 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 Service, then the Safety tab for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Austria |