KTM North America Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16718 · Dec 30, 2015 · KTM North America
550
units affected
550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16718
- Date
- Dec 30, 2015
- Company
- KTM North America
- Units affected
- 550
- Product
- KTM Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Under extreme riding conditions, fuel can escape from the tank breather assembly. This poses a risk of fire and injury to the rider.
The fix
Consumers 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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Authorized 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ktm competition/closed course off-road motorcycles?
Consumers 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.
What is the hazard?
Under extreme riding conditions, fuel can escape from the tank breather assembly. This poses a risk of fire and injury to the rider.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.