KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V441000

Make Model Year
KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-08-11 2015-07-10 2015-07-10

Production Dates: 2013-07-01 - 2014-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: KTM North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: TB1507

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 640

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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

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.

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.