CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will seal the threaded inserts to prevent future fuel leaks. If the motorcycle already shows evidence of a fuel leak at a threaded insert, the gas tank will be replaced. All repairs are free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can also contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KTM 1290 Super Duke R | 2014 |
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