Off-Road Motorcycles recall: Fuel Leak
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak
Why was Off-Road Motorcycles recalled?
The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled vehicles are being sent direct notices from KTM. Contact: For more information, contact KTM at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ktmnorthamerica.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Off-Road Motorcycles
- Company
- KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 20,000
- Sold at
- KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.
- Recall date
- May 23, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- KTM has received 5,114 reports of leaking fuel tanks. CPSC has received one report of a minor chemical burn due to fuel coming into contact with a consumer's skin.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves KTM off-road motorcycles. KTM is printed on the side of the orange and black motorcycles along with the model. Model numbers included in the recall are: Model Year 2005 250SX-F Model Year 2006 200XC, 200XC-W, 250XC-W, 250SX-F, 250XCF-W, 300XC, 300XC-W, 400EXC-G, 450XC-G, 450EXC-G, and 525EXC-G Model Year 2007 125SX, 144SX, 250SX, 250SX-F, 450SX-F, 505SX-F, 200XC, 250XC, 300XC, 450XC, 200XCW, 250XCW, 300XCW, 400XCW, 450XCW, 525XCW, 250XC-F, and 250XCF-W