CPSC2015-12-30
KTM North America Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
KTM Motorrad AG, of Austria
Hazard
Under extreme riding conditions, fuel can escape from the tank breather assembly. This poses a risk of fire and injury to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM is contacting consumers who purchased the recalled product directly.
Sold at
Authorized KTM dealers nationwide from August 2014 to December 2014 for about $7,900 for the 2015 model year, from June 2015 to July 2015 for about $8,000 for the 2016 model year.
Affected count
About 550
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Austria
Remedy type
Repair
Products
KTM Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles
Consumer contact
KTM North America Inc. 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 select Safety for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Competition-MotorcyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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