KTM North America Recalls Enduro Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-01-15 · 13094
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
13094
Date
2013-01-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Enduro motorcycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria
Retailer(s)
Authorized KTM dealers nationwide from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $8,500 and $9,600.
Importer(s)
KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Country of manufacture
Austria
Description
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.