The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V388000·Announced 2017-06-20

KTM Recalls 2016-2017 690 Duke Motorcycles for Fuel Leak Risk

KTM is recalling 2016-2017 690 Duke motorcycles because the fuel tank filler cap area may leak, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that increases the risk of fire or injury, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury or property-damage reports (Score 4).

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The recall involves 1,029 vehicles where the fuel tank filler cap area may leak fuel.

A fuel leak from the filler cap area increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider. The recall began on January 2, 2018.

Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KTM 690 DUKE
Brand
KTM
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,029

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 690 DUKE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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