2006 KTM 950 Supermoto Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2006 KTM 950 Supermoto has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (6 reports).

1Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 950 Supermoto?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2006 KTM 950 Supermoto recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Recall 07V065Feb 23, 20072,684 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 KTM 950 Supermoto problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline6
Fuel/Propulsion System2

What owners report

2013-04-22, Fuel/Propulsion System
THE FUEL TANK SWELLS IN SIZE SO MUCH THAT IT CANNOT BE REINSTALLED TO THE BIKE USING THE FACTORY MOUNTING BRACKET. IT HAD TO BE MODIFIED, AND NOW I MIGHT HAVE TO DRILL A HOLE FURTHER BACK IN THE FRAME TO FIT MY TANK BACK ON. I KNOW MULTIPLE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME BIKE WHO'S TANKS START TO LEAK AFTER THEY EXPAND LIKE THIS, THAT WORRIES ME. THE TANK ALSO DOES NOT HOLD GASOLINE COMPLETELY INSIDE, AS IS EVIDENT BY THE FACT THAT ANY DECALS ON MY BIKE BUBBLE OFF FROM FUEL ABSORBING INTO THE TANK THEN THE DECAL. I DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THIS BUT FOR A SMALL RUN PRODUCTION BIKE, IT SURE DOES HAPPEN ON A LOT OF THEM. IT IS A CONSTANT ISSUE IN THE LOCAL SHOP AND ON THE INTE
2013-04-14, Fuel/Propulsion System
THE FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK. THE LEAK APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND IS COMING FROM A THREADED FITTING. THE TANK WAS NOT MECHANICALLY DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. *TR
2011-06-03, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL LEAKS FROM TANK WHERE LOW FUEL LEVEL SENSOR IS FASTENED TO TANK. THE SEALING O-RING ON FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DOES NOT CONTACT THE MATING SURFACE ON THE PLASTIC TANK DUE TO A DIP OR LOW SPOT IN THE MATING SUFFICE. *TR
2010-06-01, Fuel System, Gasoline
FAILURE OF FUEL TANK RESULTING IN GASOLINE LEAK DUE TO WARPING OF TANK. *TR
2010-05-21, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK DEFORMED AND LEAKED ABOUT 2 GALLONS OF GASOLINE IN MY CLOSED GARAGE - 2008. KTM NORTH AMERICA INSTRUCTED BIKE BE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR EVALUATION - ELLICOTT CITY MOTORSPORTS VISUALLY INSPECTED, CALLED KTM/NA WHO INSTRUCTED ME TO "TRY LOCTITE 518 SEALANT". THIS WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS, TANK BEGAN TO LEAK AGAIN. CONTACTED MATTO CYCLES IN PA ON ADVICE OF AN INDUSTRY CONTACT - TANK WAS REPLACED BY KTM UNDER GOODWILL WARRANTY EARLY 2009. REPLACEMENT AND HAS JUST BEGUN TO LEAK FROM THREADED FITTING AT LOWER LEFT FRONT AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AGAIN. WEB SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS A RELATIVELY COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

2006 KTM 950 Supermoto questions

Does the 2006 KTM 950 Supermoto have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 KTM 950 Supermoto: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 KTM 950 Supermoto?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (6), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 KTM 950 Supermoto has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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