KTM North America Recalls Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-01-05 · 16719
Hazards
The molded fuel hoses could leak fuel at the radius or the ends of the hose, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
16719
Date
2016-01-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Competition Off-road Motocross Motorcycles
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
KTM authorized dealers nationwide from December 2014 through April 2015 for between $9,000 and $10,200 for model year 2015 Motorcycles and from May 2015 through September 2015 for between $8,400 and $9,300 for model year 2016 Motorcycles.
Importer(s)
KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Country of manufacture
Austria
Description
This recall involves model year 2015 KTM SX-F Factory Edition and 2016 SX-F motocross motorcycles with 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size and "SX-F" are on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2015 motorcycles will have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head. Model year 2016 motorcycles will have the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.