Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak

Recall Date
2007-05-23
Manufacturer
KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Units Affected
About 20,000

Products Involved

Off-Road Motorcycles

Hazard

The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled vehicles are being sent direct notices from KTM.

Reported Injuries

KTM has received 5,114 reports of leaking fuel tanks. CPSC has received one report of a minor chemical burn due to fuel coming into contact with a consumer's skin.

Sold At

KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.

Manufactured In

Austria

Full Recall Description

This recall involves KTM off-road motorcycles. KTM is printed on the side of the orange and black motorcycles along with the model. Model numbers included in the recall are: Model Year 2005 250SX-F Model Year 2006 200XC, 200XC-W, 250XC-W, 250SX-F, 250XCF-W, 300XC, 300XC-W, 400EXC-G, 450XC-G, 450EXC-G, and 525EXC-G Model Year 2007 125SX, 144SX, 250SX, 250SX-F, 450SX-F, 505SX-F, 200XC, 250XC, 300XC, 450XC, 200XCW, 250XCW, 300XCW, 400XCW, 450XCW, 525XCW, 250XC-F, and 250XCF-W

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28