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KTM North America Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Published: December 30, 2015Recall ID: 16718Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Under extreme riding conditions, fuel can escape from the tank breather assembly. This poses a risk of fire and injury to the rider.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves model year 2015 and 2016 KTM brand Freeride 250R motorcycles with 250cc and 2-cycle engines. The recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2015 motorcycles 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 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

KTM Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Competition-Motorcycles
TitleKTM North America Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16718.20152016KTMBrandOffRoad.jpg
Images › Caption2015 and 2016 KTM brand Freeride 250R off-road motorcycles
Hazards › NameUnder extreme riding conditions, fuel can escape from the tank breather assembly. This poses a risk of fire and injury to the rider.
Injuries › NameNone reported
Products › NameKTM Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles
Products › TypeMotorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Products › Category I D2049
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 550
Recall I D6613
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM is contacting consumers who purchased the recalled product directly.
Importers › NameKTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Retailers › NameAuthorized KTM dealers nationwide from August 2014 to December 2014 for about $7,900 for the 2015 model year, from June 2015 to July 2015 for about $8,000 for the 2016 model year.
Recall Date2015-12-30T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves model year 2015 and 2016 KTM brand Freeride 250R motorcycles with 250cc and 2-cycle engines. The recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2015 motorcycles 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 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 Number16718
Manufacturers › NameKTM Motorrad AG, of Austria
Remedy Options › OptionRepair
Consumer ContactKTM 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 Service, then select Safety for more information.
Last Publish Date2016-01-06T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryAustria

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