{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=KTM","name":"KTM","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","data_provider_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-09-10T13:44:36.640Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":25,"deaths":1,"injured":209,"fires":7},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","n":5},{"component_desc":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP","n":5},{"component_desc":"ENGINE","n":3},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":2},{"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","n":1},{"component_desc":"SUSPENSION:FRONT","n":1},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","n":1},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE","n":1},{"component_desc":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY","n":1},{"component_desc":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE","n":1}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2189335","date_received":"2026-03-23","make":"KTM","model":"390 ENDURO R","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING","description":"The contact owns a 2025 KTM 390 Enduro Four-Stroke. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the throttle was engaged; however, the motorcycle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the engine had seized. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while riding on a dirt road. The contact stated that the motorcycle struck the ground. The contact sustained an injury to the right leg. The contact stated that there was a scar from the ankle to the knee. In addition, the contact stated that the area became infected and was treated at the local medical center. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2189335"},{"cmplid":"2148382","date_received":"2025-11-13","make":"KTM","model":"390 ADVENTURE R","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"Vehicle frequently stalls or engine stops suddenly. Engine will \"knock\" and suddenly stall when engaging the clutch while providing throttle to begin riding. It will stall when engaging the clutch to downshift into lower gears while coming to a stop. This has happened at busy roadways at red lights, stop signs, and even when slowing down to navigate a turn. Engine may stall while in neutral and throttle is applied. Typically a short rattle or what sounds like valves knocking, is followed by a backfire, prior to stalling. There is no way to prevent stalling/engine stopping unless RPM's are kept over 3,000.  I have fallen over or crashed offroad several times, when navigating obstacles or negotiating tight turns or turn-arounds in the trails, dirt roads or forest. Bike stalled when attempting to navigate over a small log, resulting in bike crashing and pinning me underneath.   Dealer performed update to most current fuel/mapping software but this did not make a difference.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2148382"},{"cmplid":"2148383","date_received":"2025-11-13","make":"KTM","model":"390 ADVENTURE R","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Vehicle frequently stalls or engine stops suddenly. Engine will \"knock\" and suddenly stall when engaging the clutch while providing throttle to begin riding. It will stall when engaging the clutch to downshift into lower gears while coming to a stop. This has happened at busy roadways at red lights, stop signs, and even when slowing down to navigate a turn. Engine may stall while in neutral and throttle is applied. Typically a short rattle or what sounds like valves knocking, is followed by a backfire, prior to stalling. There is no way to prevent stalling/engine stopping unless RPM's are kept over 3,000.  I have fallen over or crashed offroad several times, when navigating obstacles or negotiating tight turns or turn-arounds in the trails, dirt roads or forest. Bike stalled when attempting to navigate over a small log, resulting in bike crashing and pinning me underneath.   Dealer performed update to most current fuel/mapping software but this did not make a difference.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2148383"},{"cmplid":"2148384","date_received":"2025-11-13","make":"KTM","model":"390 ADVENTURE R","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"Vehicle frequently stalls or engine stops suddenly. Engine will \"knock\" and suddenly stall when engaging the clutch while providing throttle to begin riding. It will stall when engaging the clutch to downshift into lower gears while coming to a stop. This has happened at busy roadways at red lights, stop signs, and even when slowing down to navigate a turn. Engine may stall while in neutral and throttle is applied. Typically a short rattle or what sounds like valves knocking, is followed by a backfire, prior to stalling. There is no way to prevent stalling/engine stopping unless RPM's are kept over 3,000.  I have fallen over or crashed offroad several times, when navigating obstacles or negotiating tight turns or turn-arounds in the trails, dirt roads or forest. Bike stalled when attempting to navigate over a small log, resulting in bike crashing and pinning me underneath.   Dealer performed update to most current fuel/mapping software but this did not make a difference.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2148384"},{"cmplid":"2010503","date_received":"2024-07-25","make":"HUSQVARNA","model":"NORDEN 901","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Bought this brand new. Couple days later was riding it and had thick jeans on and the heat that radiates off this motor boiled my leg thru jeans. I took it in and they had it for 2 weeks. I got it home and it was the sam so I emailed husqvarna and they said to bring it back so I did. It was in another 2 weeks (over 30 days) and the shop said many times we are working with husqvarna to fix it. In the end they did nothing. I even took a pic of the odometer before and after and they never rode it. I started a lemon law case and all out of state companys said I had a case but to call in state. All in state would not return my call.  I started with a state mediator and husqvarna said it runs hot because it changed the exhaust and the exhaust is built to get heat away from the motor. So I put the factory exhaust back on it and told the mediator and husqvarna would not respond to them at all!!!","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/2010503"},{"cmplid":"1775822","date_received":"2021-10-28","make":"KTM","model":"790 ADVENTURE R","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Stalled dozens of times and sudden loss of power when cold","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1775822"},{"cmplid":"1742927","date_received":"2021-04-22","make":"KTM","model":"690 SMC R","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","description":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2020 KTM 690 SMC R. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE SLID OUT WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO STAND THE MOTOR BIKE UP; THE MOTORCYCLE PROCEEDED TO EXPLODE WITHOUT WARNING, ENGULFING THE CONTACT IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND UPON EXAMINATION THE MOTORCYCLE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 800.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1742927"},{"cmplid":"1742928","date_received":"2021-04-22","make":"KTM","model":"690 SMC R","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2020 KTM 690 SMC R. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE SLID OUT WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO STAND THE MOTOR BIKE UP; THE MOTORCYCLE PROCEEDED TO EXPLODE WITHOUT WARNING, ENGULFING THE CONTACT IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND UPON EXAMINATION THE MOTORCYCLE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 800.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1742928"},{"cmplid":"1718187","date_received":"2021-01-07","make":"KTM","model":"1290 SUPER DUKE R","model_year":2015,"deaths":1,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"THE MOTORCYCLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND BURST INTO FLAMES.  THE DRIVER CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS IN A BURN UNIT FOR TWO MONTHS.  HE DIED AS A RESULT OF HIS BURNS.  OTHER THAN THE BURNS, THE DRIVER WALKED AWAY FROM THE CRASH.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1718187"},{"cmplid":"1664481","date_received":"2020-05-21","make":"KTM","model":"790 ADVENTURE R","model_year":2020,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"THE FUEL TANK IS NOT VENTING PROPERLY AND GAS SPRAYED INTO MY EYES AND UPPER BODY WHEN I CHECKED TO SEE WHAT CAUSED A VERY HIGH PITCH WHINE WHILE STOPPED AFTER RIDING FOR ONE HOUR.  *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1664481"},{"cmplid":"1388044","date_received":"2017-06-28","make":"KTM","model":"690 DUKE","model_year":2013,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","description":"THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS VERY OFTEN MOST PROMINENTLY WHEN BRAKING AGGRESSIVELY AND PULLING IN THE CLUTCH TO STOP. THE BIKE WILL ALSO SOMETIMES STALL RANDOMLY WHEN OPERATING AT ENGINE SPEEDS BELOW 3,000 RPM. THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS ALSO EXTREMELY JERKY BELOW 4,000 RPM LIKE AN ON/OFF SWITCH MAKING THE MOTORCYCLE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO RIDE. I HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH 2008 KTM 690 SMC AND IN NEARLY A DECADE, THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. UNACCEPTABLE.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/1388044"},{"cmplid":"996886","date_received":"2013-07-25","make":"KTM","model":"525 EXC","model_year":2007,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KTM 5.5 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/996886"},{"cmplid":"956309","date_received":"2013-01-04","make":"KTM","model":"350 EXC-F","model_year":2013,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"ENGINE STALLS WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE, PULLED OVER AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART NOTICED SMALL FIRE AND STRONG GAS ODOR GOT BIKE OUT OF WAY AND TOWED HOME. MY INVESTIGATION FOUND A TORN FUEL LINE.  *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/956309"},{"cmplid":"851577","date_received":"2011-04-14","make":"KTM","model":"300 XC","model_year":2011,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STRUCTURE","description":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KTM 300XC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WHEN THE HANDLE BAR CLAMPS FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL TO TREAT SERIOUS INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/851577"},{"cmplid":"692823","date_received":"2008-10-17","make":"KTM","model":"530 EXC R","model_year":2008,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE","description":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KTM 530 EXC R MOTORCYCLE.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHCILE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.  THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING.  THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED.  IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OR GREATER, THE FRONT END WOULD PULSATE AND WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY.  THE SPARK ARRESTOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT END.  ALSO, THE EXHAUST PIPE BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL BLINKER.  THE HEADLIGHT FAILED AND WAS INOPERATIVE.  THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 450.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/692823"},{"cmplid":"692824","date_received":"2008-10-17","make":"KTM","model":"530 EXC R","model_year":2008,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING","description":"TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KTM 530 EXC R MOTORCYCLE.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHCILE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS.  THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING.  THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED.  IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH OR GREATER, THE FRONT END WOULD PULSATE AND WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY.  THE SPARK ARRESTOR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT END.  ALSO, THE EXHAUST PIPE BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TURN SIGNAL BLINKER.  THE HEADLIGHT FAILED AND WAS INOPERATIVE.  THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 450.","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/692824"},{"cmplid":"692369","date_received":"2008-10-14","make":"KTM","model":"450 EXC R","model_year":2008,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SUSPENSION:FRONT","description":"MY WIFE WAS RIDING MY CHILDREN'S ALTA MACH II ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE IN OUR YARD.  SHE HAD MADE SEVERAL CIRCUITS AROUND THE PERIMETER OF OUR YARD AND DOWN OUR BLACKTOP DRIVEWAY WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.  SHE WAS DOING A 180 DEGREE TURN ON THE ATV ON THE BLACKTOP, WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE MACHINE AND ROLLED AWAY.  THE MACHINE PITCHED FORWARD AND THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE IMPACTED THE PAVEMENT.  SINCE THIS TURN WAS BEING EXECUTED AT A SLOW ROLLING IDLE, SHE WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE MACHINE FROM ROLLING BY PLACING HER FEET ON THE GROUND.   THE AXLE OF THE MACHINE APPEARED SCORED, AND THE RECOVERED WHEEL HAD REMAINS OF THE BEARING INSIDE.  THE BIKE HAD LESS THAN 10 MILES ON IT AND ROUGHLY ONLY 3 OPERATING HOURS.  THE BIKE HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED AND NEVER MODIFIED.  IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN MANSFIELD LA FROM A REPUTABLE CYCLE SHOP THAT SPECIALIZES IN ATV SALES.  I DO NOT KNOW IF THE BIKE WAS ASSEMBLE THERE OR BY THE MANUFACTURER.    NO ONE WAS HURT IN THIS INCIDENT, BUT I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THIS IS A CHILDREN'S MACHINE.  FORTUNATELY DURING THIS INCIDENT, NONE OF MY CHILDREN WERE RIDING.  I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER/MARKETER OF THIS PRODUCT, ETON AMERICA VIA THEIR WEB SITE.  THEY PROVIDED A SHORT RESPONSE THAT INDICATED THAT THEY DID NOT WANT TO SPEAK TO ME BECAUSE THIS BIKE WAS PURCHASED BY MY FATHER-IN-LAW.  THEY PROVIDED NOT INDICATION THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN DEFECT.  AGAIN, THIS IS A POINT OF CONCERN BECAUSE THIS IS A KIDS BIKE, NOT AN ADULT MACHINE.    W","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/692369"},{"cmplid":"615123","date_received":"2007-03-02","make":"KTM","model":"300 XC-W","model_year":2006,"deaths":0,"injured":99,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP","description":"THIS RELATES TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT DELIVERED BY KTM SPORTMOTORCYCLES NA. ON PRODUCT LINE FOR MODEL YEARS 2006 AND 2007, INCLUDING MY VEHICLE 06 450 EXC, THE 1/4-TURN GAS CAPS HAVE HAZARDOUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING FAULTS. TO DATE KTM HAS FAILED TO PROPERLY ADDRESS IT.    DETAIL OF THE CAP PROBLEMS:  - THE CAP HAS 3 LOCKING TABS THAT MATE WITH THE TANK. THE ORIGINAL CAP'S NECK WAS TOO LONG, PREVENTING A TIGHT SEAL AND LEAKED BADLY  - KTM ISSUED NEW CAPS WITH SHORTER NECKS, TIGHTENING THE SEAL AND TEMPORARILY FIXED THE LEAKING.  - THE NEW CAPS LEAKED WITHIN DAYS OR WEEKS OF INSTALLATION. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CAPS BECAME GROSSLY DISTORTED OVER TIME, LIKE DUE TO INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE CAPS, INTERACTION BETWEEN THE CAP MATERIAL AND THE FUEL, AND POOR DESIGN. THE NEWER CAPS LEAK AS BADLY AS THE ORIGINALS WHEN DISTORTED.   - THE CAP VENT TUBES POP OUT RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKING OUT FROM THAT AREA.  - CAPS HAVE POPPED OFF IN CRASHES, RESULTING IN RIDERS BEING SOAKED IN FUEL. THE BADLY DISTORTED CAPS WILL NEVER PROVIDE A SECURE CONNECTION TO THE TANK.     AFTER 2 LONG YEARS KTM FINALLY RELEASED A '''''PERMANENT''''' FIX, WHICH IS MERELY ANOTHER X-RING. IT IS NOT A FIX AT ALL. MANY RIDERS HAVE INSTALLED THIS NEW X-RING AND STILL LEAK. IN NO WAY DOES IT ADDRESSES THE CAP WARPING AND POP-OFFS OR THE VENT-HOSE POP OFFS, ALL WHICH ARE POTENTIALL LIFE-THREATENING.     IT IS INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT KTM OFFICIAL RACES TEAMS FOR OFF-ROAD, MOTOCROSS, AND SUPERMOTO, BOTH ON","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/615123"},{"cmplid":"615124","date_received":"2007-03-02","make":"KTM","model":"300 XC-W","model_year":2006,"deaths":0,"injured":99,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"EQUIPMENT","description":"THIS RELATES TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT DELIVERED BY KTM SPORTMOTORCYCLES NA. ON PRODUCT LINE FOR MODEL YEARS 2006 AND 2007, INCLUDING MY VEHICLE 06 450 EXC, THE 1/4-TURN GAS CAPS HAVE HAZARDOUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING FAULTS. TO DATE KTM HAS FAILED TO PROPERLY ADDRESS IT.    DETAIL OF THE CAP PROBLEMS:  - THE CAP HAS 3 LOCKING TABS THAT MATE WITH THE TANK. THE ORIGINAL CAP'S NECK WAS TOO LONG, PREVENTING A TIGHT SEAL AND LEAKED BADLY  - KTM ISSUED NEW CAPS WITH SHORTER NECKS, TIGHTENING THE SEAL AND TEMPORARILY FIXED THE LEAKING.  - THE NEW CAPS LEAKED WITHIN DAYS OR WEEKS OF INSTALLATION. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CAPS BECAME GROSSLY DISTORTED OVER TIME, LIKE DUE TO INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE CAPS, INTERACTION BETWEEN THE CAP MATERIAL AND THE FUEL, AND POOR DESIGN. THE NEWER CAPS LEAK AS BADLY AS THE ORIGINALS WHEN DISTORTED.   - THE CAP VENT TUBES POP OUT RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKING OUT FROM THAT AREA.  - CAPS HAVE POPPED OFF IN CRASHES, RESULTING IN RIDERS BEING SOAKED IN FUEL. THE BADLY DISTORTED CAPS WILL NEVER PROVIDE A SECURE CONNECTION TO THE TANK.     AFTER 2 LONG YEARS KTM FINALLY RELEASED A '''''PERMANENT''''' FIX, WHICH IS MERELY ANOTHER X-RING. IT IS NOT A FIX AT ALL. MANY RIDERS HAVE INSTALLED THIS NEW X-RING AND STILL LEAK. IN NO WAY DOES IT ADDRESSES THE CAP WARPING AND POP-OFFS OR THE VENT-HOSE POP OFFS, ALL WHICH ARE POTENTIALL LIFE-THREATENING.     IT IS INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT KTM OFFICIAL RACES TEAMS FOR OFF-ROAD, MOTOCROSS, AND SUPERMOTO, BOTH ON","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/615124"},{"cmplid":"615025","date_received":"2007-03-01","make":"KTM","model":"300 XC-W","model_year":2006,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP","description":"ON MY 2006 KTM 525 EXC THE GAS CAP CAME OFF WHILE TRAIL RIDING AND SPILLED GAS ALL OVER ME.  THIS WAS NOT DUE TO A CRASH. I WAS SIMPLY RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE OFF ROAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WITH THE SAME RESULTS. I HAVE TRIED THE O-RING REPLACEMENT FIX RECOMMENDED BY KTM AND IT WORKED FOR A SHORT TIME AND NOW IT IS LEAKING AND SPRAYING GAS ALL OVER THE BIKE AND RIDER. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND KTM WILL NOT FIX IT.  *NM","canonical_url":"https://api.ai-analytics.org/vehicle-complaint/615025"}]}