Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
KTM North America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20130701
End Date Of Manufacturing
20140430
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
640
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20150811
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
KTM North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20150710
Record Creation Date
20150710
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all model year 2014 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.
Consequence Summary
A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will seal the threaded inserts to prevent future fuel leaks. If the motorcycle shows evidence of an existing fuel leak at the threaded insert, the gas tank will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1507.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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