CPSCGeneral Alert
KTM North America Recalls Enduro Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Ha...
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 |