Ktm 350 Exc-F, Ktm 500 Exc, model years 2012 to 2013. Filed by Ktm North America, Inc and reported to NHTSA on 9 November 2012. 1,181 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says 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, …
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 12V531 cover?
- KTM 350 Exc-F, KTM 500 Exc, model years 2012-2013.
- What is wrong with them?
- 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.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- 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.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. 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.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “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.”
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in the notice
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| Campaign | 12V531 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC |
| System at fault | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings |
| Reported to NHTSA | 9 November 2012 |
| Model years | 2012-2013 |
| Vehicles named | KTM 350 EXC-F, KTM 500 EXC |
What the notice says today
The consequence
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 remedy
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.
What it said before
This campaign is in the register but not yet in the dated wording archive, so we cannot yet say whether its text has moved. It enters the archive on the next pass.
This is one of 470 notices in the record whose component field names fuel system, gasoline. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 46 days.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
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