CPSC recall 07-194, announced May 23, 2007, covers KTM North America Off-Road Motorcycles (about 20,000 units). The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 5,114 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 985-6090, or go to www.ktmnorthamerica.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 250SX-F, 200XC, 200XC-W, 250XC-W, 250XCF-W, 300XC, 300XC-W, 400EXC-G, 450XC-G, 450EXC-G, 525EXC-G, 125SX, 144SX, 250SX, 450SX-F, 505SX-F, 250XC, 450XC, 400XCW, 450XCW, 525XCW, 250XC-F.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- KTM North America
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 07-194
- Units
- About 20,000
- Manufactured in
- Austria
- Sold at / sales period
- KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.
- Distributor
- KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Off-Road Motorcycles
CPSC product type: Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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