Ktm North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V441000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V441000 by Ktm North America, Inc.. Includes 640 affected units, Gas Tank may Leak Fuel from Threaded Inserts, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V441000

Manufacturer: Ktm North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-07-10T00:00:00

Subject: Gas tank may leak fuel from threaded inserts

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 640

Details

MFR Campaign Number: TB1507

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 74.06

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NHTSA ID: 15V441000

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