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NHTSA recall 15V441000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Ktm 1290 Super Duke R

Reported Jul 10, 2015640 vehicles affectedKTM North America, Inc.Maker’s number TB1507Built Jul 1, 2013 – Apr 30, 2014

The defect

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.

The risk

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

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
2014

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.