The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16719·Announced 2016-01-05

KTM Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fuel Hose Fire Hazard

KTM North America is recalling about 1,800 competition off-road motorcycles because molded fuel hoses could leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard due to fuel leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America Inc. is recalling approximately 1,800 model year 2015 KTM SX-F Factory Edition and 2016 SX-F motocross motorcycles. These vehicles feature 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines and were sold nationwide through KTM authorized dealers between December 2014 and September 2015. The recalled motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on the shrouds covering the fuel tank.

The recall is being issued because the molded fuel hoses could leak fuel at the radius or the ends of the hose. This potential leak poses a fire hazard. The company has not reported any injuries or incidents related to this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM is also contacting consumers directly. For more information, consumers can call KTM North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ktmusa.com and click on Service, then the Safety tab.

The recalled product

Product
Competition Off-road Motocross Motorcycles
Manufacturer
KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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