CPSC Recall in 2007: Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-194

Date: May 22, 2007

Product Name: KTM Off-Road Motorcycles

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Off-Road Motorcycles. The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Off-Road MotorcyclesUnits: About 20,000Distributor: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, OhioHazard: The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/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.Description: 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 YearModel NumberModel Year 2005250SX-FModel Year 2006200XC, 200XC-W, 250XC-W, 250SX-F, 250XCF-W, 300XC, 300XC-W, 400EXC-G, 450XC-G, 450EXC-G, and 525EXC-GModel Year 2007125SX, 144SX, 250SX, 250SX-F, 450SX-F, 505SX-F, 200XC, 250XC, 300XC, 450XC, 200XCW, 250XCW, 300XCW, 400XCW, 450XCW, 525XCW, 250XC-F, and 250XCF-WSold at: KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.Manufactured in: AustriaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled vehicles are being sent direct notices from KTM.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact KTM at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ktmnorthamerica.com.

Hazard Description:

The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 20,000

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.

Manufactured In:

Austria