Product Recall Number: 07-194
Why was KTM Off-Road Motorcycles recalled?
The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-194
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-05-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: KTM Off-Road Motorcycles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Off-Road Motorcycles. The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Off-Road MotorcyclesUnits: About 20,000Distributor: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, OhioHazard: The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.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.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 YearModel NumberModel Year 2005250SX-FModel Year 2006200XC, 200XC-W, 250XC-W, 250SX-F, 250XCF-W, 300XC, 300XC-W, 400EXC-G, 450XC-G, 450EXC-G, and 525EXC-GModel Year 2007125SX, 144SX, 250SX, 250SX-F, 450SX-F, 505SX-F, 200XC, 250XC, 300XC, 450XC, 200XCW, 250XCW, 300XCW, 400XCW, 450XCW, 525XCW, 250XC-F, and 250XCF-WSold at: KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.Manufactured in: AustriaRemedy: 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.Consumer 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.
Hazard Description: The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 20,000
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Manufactured In: Austria
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed