Recall 15V441000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20150710
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.