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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

KTM North America Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: December 30, 2015
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Summary

KTM North America is recalling approximately 550 model year 2015 and 2016 Freeride 250R competition off-road motorcycles. Under extreme riding conditions, fuel can leak from the tank's breather assembly, creating a serious fire risk. No injuries have been reported, and KTM is offering a free repair to all affected owners. These motorcycles were sold at KTM dealers nationwide between August 2014 and July 2015 for about $7,900 to $8,000.

Risk

Fuel can escape from the tank breather assembly during intense riding, which poses a significant risk of fire and potential injury to the rider. KTM advises that owners should immediately stop using these motorcycles until the fuel system has been repaired by an authorized dealer.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your motorcycle to see if it is a KTM Freeride 250R with a 250cc, 2-cycle engine and orange and black color scheme.
  2. Locate the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head: 2015 models have an 'F' in the 10th position, and 2016 models have a 'G' in the 10th position.
  3. Check the rear fender below the back of the seat to confirm the 250cc engine size is printed on both sides.
  4. Immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycle and contact an authorized KTM dealer to schedule a free repair.
  5. For more information, contact KTM North America Inc. toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ktmusa.com and click on 'Service' then 'Safety'.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions about this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. KTM is contacting consumers who purchased the recalled product directly.

Contact: KTM North America Inc. toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktmusa.com and click on Service, then select Safety for more information.

Affected Products

Product: KTM Freeride 250R (2015)
Model:
VIN 10th position: F
Date Ranges: August 2014 - December 2014
Product: KTM Freeride 250R (2016)
Model:
VIN 10th position: G
Date Ranges: June 2015 - July 2015

Product Images

2015 and 2016 KTM brand Freeride 250R off-road motorcycles

2015 and 2016 KTM brand Freeride 250R off-road motorcycles

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16718
Status: Active
Manufacturer: KTM Motorrad AG, of Austria
Sold By: Authorized KTM dealers nationwide from August 2014 to December 2014 for about $7,900 for the 2015 model year, from June 2015 to July 2015 for about $8,000 for the 2016 model year.
Manufactured In: Austria
Units Affected: About 550
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Contact: KTM North America Inc. toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktmusa.com and click on Service, then select Safety for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 6, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response