KTM 350 EXC-F, 500 EXC (2012-2013): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 12V531000 · Nov 9, 2012 · Ktm North America, Inc
1,181
vehicles affected
1,181
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V531000
- Date
- Nov 9, 2012
- Maker
- Ktm North America, Inc
- Units affected
- 1,181
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
KTM North America, Inc.'s (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012. Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses, located between the fuel tank and the throttle body fuel rail, may allowing fuel to leak.
What can happen
The fuel may leak onto the rear tire while the motorcycle is being ridden, increasing the risk of a crash. It is also possible that, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire can occur.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2012. Owners may contact KTM Customer relations at 1-888-985-6090.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V531000?
2 models: KTM 350 Exc-F (2012-2013), KTM 500 Exc (2012-2013), about 1,181 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V531000?
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2012. Owners may contact KTM Customer relations at 1-888-985-6090.
What can happen?
The fuel may leak onto the rear tire while the motorcycle is being ridden, increasing the risk of a crash. It is also possible that, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire can occur.
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. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.