Recalls / 2016-01-05

KTM North America Recalls Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

16719 · Recalled 2016-01-05 · CPSC page

2015 KTM SX-F Factory Edition Motocross off-road motorcycles

Description

This recall involves model year 2015 KTM SX-F Factory Edition and 2016 SX-F motocross motorcycles with 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size and "SX-F" are on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2015 motorcycles will have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head. Model year 2016 motorcycles will have the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.

Hazards

The molded fuel hoses could leak fuel at the radius or the ends of the hose, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM is contacting consumers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Competition Off-road Motocross Motorcycles		About 1,800

Parties

Importer: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Made in: Austria
Sold at: KTM authorized dealers nationwide, 000, $10, 200 for model year 2015 Motorcycles, from May 2015 through September 2015 for, 400, 300 for model year 2016 Motorcycles.

Consumer contact

KTM North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktmusa.com and click on Service, then the Safety tab for more information.

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2016 KTM SX-F Motocross off-road motorcycles

Source: CPSC recall 16719. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.