Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak
Recall 07194 · May 23, 2007 · KTM North America Inc.
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07194
- Date
- May 23, 2007
- Company
- KTM North America Inc.
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Off-Road Motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves KTM off-road motorcycles. KTM is printed on the side of the orange and black motorcycles along with the model. Model numbers included in the recall are: Model Year 2005 250SX-F Model Year 2006 200XC, 200XC-W, 250XC-W, 250SX-F, 250XCF-W, 300XC, 300XC-W, 400EXC-G, 450XC-G, 450EXC-G, and 525EXC-G Model Year 2007 125SX, 144SX, 250SX, 250SX-F, 450SX-F, 505SX-F, 200XC, 250XC, 300XC, 450XC, 200XCW, 250XCW, 300XCW, 400XCW, 450XCW, 525XCW, 250XC-F, and 250XCF-W
What can happen
The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled vehicles are being sent direct notices from KTM.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- KTM has received 5,114 reports of leaking fuel tanks.
- Sold at
- KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled off-road motorcycles?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled vehicles are being sent direct notices from KTM.
What is the hazard?
The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.