Fuel tanks warp around fuel filler neck and cause fuel to leak over hot engine. Had recall done at dealer to replace fuel-filler neck gasket under recall, which worsened leak. Ktm then provided a whole replacement fuel tank, which continues to leak. Bike has been sitting for over a year now - ktm has not released a proper solution to fix this issue that most 2016+ ktm 690 duke owners have been constantly dealing with.
The worst 2017 Ktm 690 Duke problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system6
- Engine1
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- Fuel system6
- Engine1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
- Risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.
- Remedy
- The recall began January 2, 2018. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1‑888‑985‑6090.
Recall number 17V388000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Ktm 690 Duke 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2017 Ktm 690 Duke owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2017 KTM 690 Duke Orange Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact noticed fuel leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,161.
Plastic fuel tank deforms and leaks
The plastic gas tank has warped causing leaks both on the bottom of the tank where the fuel pump attaches and on the top of the tank where the filler neck is attached. The leak from the fuel pump area occurs both when the bike is ridden and stationary, the leak from the filler area occurs when the bike is ridden and gas sloshes to the top of the tank.
Plastic gas tank warps and fuel leaks
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ktm 690 duke. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak on the motorcycle that traveled to the motor. The contact spoke with scott powersports, inc. (1675 pa-309, coopersburg, pa 18036, 610‑282‑4800) and was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v388000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the recall did not apply to the bottom portion of the fuel tank, only the top portion. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 5,300.
Fuel tank leaks fuel at the fuel filler neck, between the tank and the gas tank cap, past the gasket. The top of the tank (plastic) is warped, and the gasket does not seal. Fuel leaks down onto engine potentially creating a fire that would consume the bike, the rider and any objects around it.
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Questions about the 2017 Ktm 690 Duke
Is the 2017 Ktm 690 Duke reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2017 Ktm 690 Duke, 1.2 times a typical 690 Duke model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ktm 690 Duke?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 6 complaints, typically around 4,500 miles. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Ktm 690 Duke have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ktm 690 Duke fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V388000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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