Ktm recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.
Vehicles covered
- Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V087000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ktm North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 7, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 1, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,588
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2014 to Mar 10, 2016
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
- Maker's own recall number
- TB1904
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ktm recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 28, 2016
- Ktm recall: Suspension May 10, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.