KTM North America Recalls Enduro Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Hazard
Recall 13094 · Jan 15, 2013 · KTM North America
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13094
- Date
- Jan 15, 2013
- Company
- KTM North America
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Enduro motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM motorcycles and contact a KTM authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- KTM has received 13 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized KTM dealers nationwide from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $8,500 and $9,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled enduro motorcycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM motorcycles and contact a KTM authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the 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.
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.