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KTM North America Recalls Enduro Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Hazard

Name: KTM North America Recalls Enduro Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Hazard
Brand: KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria
SKU: CPSC-13094
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: January 15, 2013Recall ID: 13094Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Enduro motorcycles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Enduro-Motorcycles-Due-to-Fuel-Leak-Fire-and-Crash-Hazard
Title	KTM North America Recalls Enduro Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.138394.KTM%2520Off%2520road%2520motorcycleLARGE.jpg
Images › Caption	KTM 250 XC-F model year 2013
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	KTM has received 13 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Enduro motorcycles
Products › Type	Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Products › Category I D	2049
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,300
Recall I D	1291
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM motorcycles and contact a KTM authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
Importers › Name	KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Retailers › Name	Authorized KTM dealers nationwide from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $8,500 and $9,600.
Recall Date	2013-01-15T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	13094
Manufacturers › Name	KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	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.
Last Publish Date	2015-04-15T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Austria

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