Competition Off-road Motocross Motorcycles recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

January 5, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

KTM North America Recalls Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

16719

Sold / distributed

KTM authorized dealers nationwide from December 2014 through April 2015 for between $9,000 and $10,200 for model year 2015 Motorcycles and from May 2015 through September 2015 for between $8,400 and $9,300 for model year 2016 Motorcycles.

Why it was recalled

The molded fuel hoses could leak fuel at the radius or the ends of the hose, posing a fire hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves model year 2015 KTM SX-F Factory Edition and 2016 SX-F motocross motorcycles with 250cc to 450cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size and "SX-F" are on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2015 motorcycles will have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head. Model year 2016 motorcycles will have the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM is contacting consumers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.