2006 ktm 300xc gas cap leaked gasoline on my legs and down side of fuel tank continually. Replaced gas cap 3 times prior to new recall gas cap. New recall gas cap leaked gasoline on my legs very first ride and continues to leak every time the motorcycle is ridden.
Ktm 300 XC-W fuel leak problems
15 of the 37 owner complaints about the Ktm 300 XC-W describe fuel leak, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 15
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical mileage
- 50
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
What owners say
Leaking gas cap.
Leaking gas cap on 2007 ktm 300 xcw.
I have a 2007 ktm 300 xcw with a leaking gas cap. I have returned to the dealer and they gave me a second cap. This cap originally worked well. After 2 rides however, the cap has become swollen and difficult to install. Also the leak has returned.
1) gas was put into tank 2) gas cap leaks gas when it sloshes around 3) there is no fix available from the ktm dealer.
About two months after I purchased a 2006 ktm 450exc motorcycle the fuel cap started to deform and would no longer seal. Fuel leaks past the seal on the fuel cap and spills onto my legs while I ride. Ktm recently sent out a new seal (x-ring), but this did not solve the problem.
Leaking fuel cap on motorcycle resulting in fuel spillage at the least, catastrophic injury due to fire at worst.
This relates to a manufacturing defect delivered by ktm sportmotorcycles na. On product line for model years 2006 and 2007, including my vehicle 06 450 exc, the 1/4-turn gas caps have hazardous and potentially life-threatening faults. To date ktm has failed to properly address it. Detail of the cap problems: - the cap has 3 locking tabs that mate with the tank. The original cap's neck was too long, preventing a tight seal and leaked badly - ktm issued new caps with shorter necks, tightening the seal and temporarily fixed the leaking. - the new caps leaked within days or weeks of installation. It was discovered that the caps became grossly distorted over time, like due to increased pressure on the caps, interaction between the cap material and the fuel, and poor design. The newer caps leak as badly as the originals when distorted. - the cap vent tubes pop out resulting in fuel leaking out from that area. - caps have popped off in crashes, resulting in riders being soaked in fuel. The badly distorted caps will never provide a secure connection to the tank. After 2 long years ktm finally released a '''''permanent''''' fix, which is merely another x-ring. It is not a fix at all. Many riders have installed this new x-ring and still leak. In no way does it addresses the cap warping and pop-offs or the vent-hose pop offs, all which are potentiall life-threatening. It is interesting to note that ktm official races teams for off-road, motocross, and supermoto, both on the national and world championship circuits, do not run these 1/4-turn gas caps! Finally, ktm appears to be done with this problem. Someone is eventually going to get burned or die. Hopefully the federal safety agency will take action and force the issue. I have much more detail available if needed.
Gas cap leaks gas.
2006 model year off road motorcycle, gas cap leaks after 2 months use. Fuel dripping down the side of the fuel tank. Contacted dealer and was refused a warranty replacement, bought a new one. After several months use, this cap is also leaking.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Ktm 300 XC-W fuel leak
Which Ktm 300 XC-W years have fuel leak problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (10 complaints) and 2007 (5 complaints).
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