NHTSA Recall 15V441000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V441000; Date: Jul. 10, 2015
A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ktm North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 640
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 11, 2015
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