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Recall 16718 — KTM Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2015-12-30

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
16718
Date of alert
2015-12-30
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
KTM Motorrad AG, of Austria
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This recall involves model year 2015 and 2016 KTM brand Freeride 250R motorcycles with 250cc and 2-cycle engines. The recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2015 motorcycles have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head. Model year 2016 motorcycles have the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head. Hazards: Under extreme riding conditions, fuel can escape from the tank breather assembly. This poses a risk of fire and injury to the rider.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Competition-Motorcyc

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