Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KTM
Model Of Vehicle
1290 SUPER DUKE R
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V441000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak From The Threaded Inserts, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, May Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130701
End Of Manufacture
20140430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
640
Date Owners Notified
20150811
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150710
Make Campaign Number
TB1507