Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak
What was recalled
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
Hazard
The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.
Made in
Austria
Where it was sold
- KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.
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