Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-05-23). Hazards: fire. About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07194 |
| Published | 2007-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products | Off-Road Motorcycles |
| Firms | KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Austria |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800. |
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 Year 2005 250SX-F Model Year 2006 200XC, 200XC-W, 250XC-W, 250SX-F, 250XCF-W, 300XC, 300XC-W, 400EXC-G, 450XC-G, 450EXC-G, and 525EXC-G Model Year 2007 125SX, 144SX, 250SX, 250SX-F, 450SX-F, 505SX-F, 200XC, 250XC, 300XC, 450XC, 200XCW, 250XCW, 300XCW, 400XCW, 450XCW, 525XCW, 250XC-F, and 250XCF-W
Hazard
The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.
Incidents and 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.
Machine access
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