KTM North America (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.
KTM North America – Gas Tank may Leak Fuel from Threaded Inserts
| Report Received Date | 07/10/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V441000 |
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | TB1507 |
| Potentially Affected | 640 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V441000) |
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