2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R recall: tank assembly

Ktm North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 10, 2015. It covers about 640 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 640
reported: Jul 10, 2015
owners notified: Aug 11, 2015

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong: KTM North America, Inc. (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.
Risk: A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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 number 15V441000

Affected vehicles

Ktm 1290 Super Duke R 2014 2014

Questions about recall 15V441000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V441000, reported on July 10, 2015, covers about 640 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V441000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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