Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 12V-531 · Ktm vehicles
KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC recall 12V-531 covers 1,181 Ktm vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2012. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V531000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
KTM North America, Inc.'s (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012. Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses, located between the fuel tank and the throttle body fuel rail, may allowing fuel to leak.
The risk
The fuel may leak onto the rear tire while the motorcycle is being ridden, increasing the risk of a crash. It is also possible that, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire can occur.
The fix
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2012. Owners may contact KTM Customer relations at 1-888-985-6090.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.