Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak

Off-Road Motorcycles

Date of Recall

2007-05-23

CPSC Release Number

07-194

Manufactured In

Austria

Company Phone Number

(888) 985-6090

Units

About 20,000

Distributor

KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Sold By

KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.

Problem/Hazard

The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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

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.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact KTM at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ktmnorthamerica.com

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