Storage: tank assemblyRecall 15V-441 · 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
KTM North America, Inc. recall 15V-441 covers 640 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 74% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V441000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
74%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.