KTM North America Recalls KTM and Husaberg Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 29, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Units: About 7,000

Description: The recall includes 13 models of KTM and Husaberg brand competition/closed-course and off-road motorcycles. Eleven 2013 KTM models are being recalled: 85 SX, 85 SXS, 125 SX, 150 SX, 150 XC, 200 XC-W, 250 SX, 250 XC, 250 XC-W, 300 XC and 300 XC-W.  Two 2012 and 2013 Husaberg models are being recalled: TE 250 and TE 300. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycles below the tail end of the seat. The KTM motorcycles are black and orange and KTM is printed on the front number plate and on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The Husaberg motorcycles are blue, yellow and white with Husaberg printed on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Consumers can identify the model year by checking the letter in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head. The letter “C” is a 2012 model; “D” is a 2013 model.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM and Husaberg motorcycles and contact a KTM or Husaberg authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.

Sold at: Authorized KTM and Husaberg dealerships nationwide from January 2012 to April 2013 for between $ 5,300 and $ 8,450.

Importer: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Manufacturer: KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria

Manufactured in: Austria

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

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Third Motorcycle Safety Foundation iBook Targets Prospective Motorcyclists, Their Friends and Families

MSF’s “Rider Choices” Now Available on iTunes

IRVINE, CA – May 23, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has launched its third iBook on Apple’s iTunes as part of an ongoing effort to promote motorcyclist safety on the roadways to a broader riding and non-riding audience.  

Released exclusively for iPads, “Rider Choices” specifically addresses the questions and concerns of prospective motorcyclists, their families and friends. The interactive 32-page “Rider Choices” iBook is priced at just 99 cents. 

“At MSF, we believe ‘Rider Choices’ is the smartest way to consider motorcycling or to help someone else consider riding,” said Tim Buche, MSF president and chief executive officer. “We created an iBook that serves as an effective discussion tool to help a friend or family member have a serious conversation with a prospective motorcycle rider about the best next steps to take. It’s our greatest hope that ‘Rider Choices’ stimulates meaningful discussions that lead to informed decisions about whether to ride.”

Filled with visually appealing graphics, videos and interactive content, “Rider Choices” speaks candidly to risk management principles and the importance of training, motorist awareness, personal protective gear and more. Perhaps its most innovative feature is the “Contract for Safety,” which affirms that the prospective motorcyclist understands that family and friends may be concerned about their safety, and serves as their tangible commitment to riding safely and to minimize risk.

Because “Rider Choices” was created with the iBooks Author application, its content is completely interactive and syncs with other devices. It follows the recently released MSF iBook, “Intersection: Sharing the Road” and prior to that, “Intersection: Leader’s Guide.” MSF will continue its practice of making many of its programs, conferences, lectures, and other motorcyclist safety content available for download.

“Each of us must do our part in making good decisions on the road so we can eliminate motorcycle crashes, injuries and fatalities. Every roadway user needs to be a trained, alert and active participant in the traffic mix,” said Buche.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® promotes safety through rider training and education, operator licensing tests and public information programs. The MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. Standards established by the MSF® have been recognized worldwide since 1973.

The MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. For safety information or to enroll in the RiderCourseSM nearest you, visit www.msf-usa.org or call (800) 446-9227.

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KTM Presents 2014 Offroad Models!

May 21, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – KTM continues to set the benchmark in the development of offroad motorcycles with the presentation of its Model Year 2014 range. A stand-out example of the company’s dedication to ongoing research and development is the star attraction in the Enduro range, the brand new 250 EXC-F, featuring a completely new engine based on the very successful 350 EXC-F.

The Austrian manufacturer has 50 percent of the Enduro market share but its dedication to R&D was evident right across the new models as it continues to deliver the best in terms of performance, ride-ability and reliability. The star attraction KTM 250 EXC-F also features many improvements over last year’s model, including an all new high tech race proven engine.

Cutting-edge developments in Enduro and Motocross bikes were presented to 70 journalists from 19 countries, including from as far afield as Australia, Japan, Israel and Malaysia on the Italian island of Sardinia, location for the much-awaited 2013 International Six days Enduro. And as KTM and its factory riders continue to dominate many of the world’s most prestigious motocross competitions, the presence of Tony Cairoli, Ken de Dycker, Jeffrey Herlings and Jordi Tixier of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team added to the media interest.

By choosing Sardinia for the launch KTM pays tribute to the centenary edition of the International Six Days Enduro by presenting the limited edition, KTM Six Days models, complete with Sardinian flag and colors. The ISDE, the oldest offroad event on the International Motorcycle Federation’s (FIM’s) calendar will be held in Sardinia from September 30 to October 9, 2013.

KTM’s 2014 MY Offroad range starts with the three sport minicycles, the 50 SX, 65 SX and 85 SX, the starter bikes for tomorrow’s factory rider heroes. The Enduro lineup offers eight different models: the 125 EXC, 200 EXCc, 250 EXC and 300 EXC two-stroke bikes and the 250 EXC-F, 350 EXC-F, 450 EXC and 500 EXC in four-stroke. The limited edition Six Days is available in all models except the 200 cc and features special graphics dedicated to the Sardinia 2013 ISDE. The 2014 MY offer is crowned by KTM’s title-winning Motocross range of bikes in six models: 125 SX, 150 SX and 250 SX two-stroke and 250 SX-F, 350 SX-F and 450 SX-F four-stroke bikes.

Model upgrades continue to set industry standards in Enduro and Motocross
Comprehensive improvements to the MY 2014 range include, for the 250 EXC-F, a new frame and suspension setting, both identical to the 350 EXC-F model; new intake snorkel to increase power, header pipe and silencer, enlarged intake valves, new camshafts, new cylinder with larger bore and new piston, new crankshaft with shortened stroke, new crankcase design and new clutch DDS.

Improved new features for the 2014 Enduro model range include: Lighter frame for the four-stroke models; new lower triple clamp; new engine, ECU, and exhaust system for the 250 EXC-F; revised bodywork; new graphics and color; new headlight.

New features for the Motocross range include: For the 250 SX-F – new gear box with five instead of six gears to achieve a better ration and reduce weight by 250 grams; newly designed water pump cover with new gasket (also for the 350 SX-F); optimized starter freewheel assembly for better durability and reliability; new Brembo master clutch cylinder (also for the 350 SX-F) and revised wire harness. In addition, all motocross models feature a new Brembo front brake, revised chain guide, re-tuned suspensions, bodyworks, a new fuel tank and ergonomics.

Improvement to the 450 SX-F include: new exhaust system, new three layer head gasket, lighter camshaft and a crank case with the kick starter dome removed to reduce weight by 300 grams. Major improvements have also been made to the 250 SX-F two-stroke bikes.

KTM’s Model Year 2014 Offroad range will be available from June 2013 at KTM dealerships.

 

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Motorcycle Safety Foundation Programs Dedicated to Eliminating Motorcyclist Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities

New Report Supports Need for More Research, Rider Training and Driver Awareness Initiatives to Increase Motorcyclist Safety

IRVINE, CA – April 25, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – In response to a preliminary report released today by the Governors Highway Safety Association that indicates motorcyclist deaths are projected to increase in 2012, Tim Buche, president and chief executive officer of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, said, “The numbers released today are a somber reminder that motorcyclist safety should be everyone’s responsibility. Each of us must do our part in making good decisions on the road so we can eliminate these needless and tragic motorcycle fatalities. Every roadway user needs to be a trained, alert, and active participant in the traffic mix.”

For its part, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation continues its leadership role in initiating and enhancing programs dedicated to the goal of eliminating motorcyclist crashes, injuries and fatalities.

Rider Education & Training System
The MSF has invested $2.4 million since 2010 in research initiatives that support ongoing curriculum development and quality assurance programs for its world-renowned Rider Education & Training System and Basic RiderCourseSM motorcyclist training program.

“We continue to increase our understanding of rider and other roadway user behaviors to direct improvements in our curricula that lead to improved student outcomes and a safer riding environment overall,” said Dr. Ray Ochs, vice president of training systems for MSF. “We’ve just completed a significant update to our most popular course, the Basic RiderCourse, with new classroom content focused on rider behavior, risk awareness and risk management. And, we’ve added new range exercises that focus on earlier acquisition of fundamental skills with an emphasis on the traffic situations that students will encounter on the road.”

The enhancements to the Basic RiderCourse include:

• Approximately 40 percent increase in content on rider perception and seeking escape paths
• Approximately 15 percent increase in practice time for swerving and other collision-avoidance skills
• Approximately 30 percent more classroom and range content on negotiating curves and cornering skills
• Addition of an eCourse to reach even more current and prospective motorcyclists with the basic cognitive aspects of rider education

MSF and its partners have trained more than 6.7 million new or returning motorcyclists since it began rider training education in 1974.

iBooks: “Intersection” and “Rider Choices”
For those who have motorcyclists in their lives but are not riders themselves, MSF has expanded its distribution of motorcyclist safety educational materials online, with its recently published iBooks.

“Intersection“
“Intersection: Sharing the Road” aims to increase awareness of motorcyclists and scooters on the roadway with a unique message to drivers, commercial drivers, and others.

“Rider Choices”
“Rider Choices” is an interactive discussion tool to help a friend or family member have a serious conversation with a prospective motorcycle rider about a safe way forward. Both are available on iTunes.

Motorist Awareness and Research
The MSF also promotes safety awareness initiatives aimed at other motorists via www.forcardrivers.com. This targeted website provides safety tips, video instruction, and other resources for companies, individuals who drive a truck for a living, or just a concerned driver.

Engaging in its own research effort, the MSF recently partnered with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute on the innovative MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study. Video cameras and data acquisition sensors are being used to track the actions of 100 riders over the course a year to create a comprehensive assessment of the many factors contributing to both crashes and near-crashes. MSF seeks to use the results to improve its curricula and expand its other safety countermeasures.

National Motorcycle Safety Fund
Companies, clubs and individuals wishing to donate directly to motorcyclist safety initiatives can contact the National Motorcycle Safety Fund (NMSF), a charitable organization established in 1980 to augment the work of the MSF. The NMSF accepts tax-deductible contributions and applies them to motorcycle safety projects. In the past, the NMSF has provided helmets and alcohol awareness materials to training sites for use by beginning riders during the MSF Basic RiderCourse. NMSF is currently supporting the MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study. One hundred percent of contributions is dedicated to the National Motorcycle Safety Fund – none of the funds is used to cover administration costs. Visit msf-usa.org and click on “Donate” for more information.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® promotes safety through rider training and education, operator licensing tests and public information programs. The MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. Standards established by the MSF® have been recognized worldwide since 1973.

The MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. For safety information or to enroll in the RiderCourse nearest you, visit www.msf-usa.org or call (800) 446-9227.

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Motorcycle Safety Foundation Announces 2013 Board of Trustees

Kawasaki’s Russ Brenan Elected Chair, KTM’s Robert Pearce Voted Vice Chair

IRVINE, CA – April 5, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s 2013 Board of Trustees elected new officers in its recent annual elections. Kawasaki Motors Corporation Senior Advisor of Government Relations and Public Affairs Russ Brenan is the newly elected chair, while KTM North America Vice President of Operations Robert Pearce takes over the role of vice chair. For the upcoming term, Brenan and Pearce are joined by Secretary/Treasurer Gary Higgins, representing American Honda Motor Corporation, and MSF President Tim Buche.

“I am honored to be elected and excited to serve as chair of MSF,” said Brenan. “It is a pleasure to work with my fellow board members and the fine MSF staff, all of whom are committed to the goal of promoting rider safety. Along with the highly dedicated RiderCoaches all across the country, MSF will continue as the premier motorcycle rider training source with 400,000 motorcyclists trained annually. The coming year will bring exciting new offerings through the use of the latest technology to make MSF training and education programs even more accessible to the growing population of motorcyclists.”

Added newly elected MSF Vice Chair Pearce: “I’m very grateful for this opportunity to serve as MSF vice chair. I have been a trustee since 2007 and, like all of the trustees and board members, I’m committed to helping support MSF’s mission of making motorcycling safer and more enjoyable by offering current and prospective riders the highest-quality education and training available. Going into 2013, I look forward to working closely with everyone on the board and the MSF staff in this new capacity.”

In addition to Brenan, Pearce, Higgins and Buche, MSF’s 2013 Board of Trustees includes Bob Alsip (American Suzuki Motor Corp.), Gary Gray (Victory Motorcycles), Joe Dagley (Yamaha Motor Corporation) and Steve Piehl (Harley-Davidson Motor Company), as well as Board Members Sergio Carvajal (BMW Motorcycles USA), Isabelle Bouchard (BRP USA), Melissa MacCaull (Piaggio Group Americas) and Matt Sheahan (Triumph Motorcycles North America).

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® promotes safety through rider training and education, operator licensing tests and public information programs. The MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. Standards established by the MSF® have been recognized worldwide since 1973.

The MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. For safety information or to enroll in the RiderCourseSM nearest you, visit www.msf-usa.org or call (800) 446-9227.

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KTM at the International Geneva Motor Show: World Premiere of the New KTM X-Bow GT!

March 8, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – KTM is back at the International Geneva Motor Show 2013: from 5^th March to 17^th March 2013, at the world’s most important annual motor show, the first KTM X-BOW with windscreen, the so called KTM X-BOW GT, celebrates its world premiere.

The new KTM X-BOW GT

Based on the KTM X-BOW R, the “Supersportscar of the 21^st century” with 285 PS creates new opportunities. In addition to the new windscreen, the KTM X-BOW GT is equipped with a Soft-Top (“X-TOP”), which is approved for street use and can be rapidly and easily installed. Furthermore, the new X-BOW offers a baggage system with about 50 litres of storage space. If desired the new KTM X-BOW GT can be individually designed with new colours, useful Power Parts and spectacular tuning parts.

KTM X-BOW GT Cockpit

But there’s no need to worry: the KTM X-BOW R without windscreen and 300 PS strong Audi TFSI turbo engine remains available. Just like the KTM X-BOW RR, originally designed for racing, which successfully runs the “KTM X-BOW BATTLE” as well as international racing series. At Geneva Motor Show, KTM X-BOW Schweiz GmbH (KTM X-BOW Switzerland Ltd.) presents the award-winning car of the last X-BOW BATTLE season.

KYM X-BOW GT Controls

With immediate effect the KTM X-BOW GT is available for order; the first X-BOWS will be delivered by the end of April or at the beginning of May 2013. The KTM X-BOW is available at a net price of €72,500 ($94,265 U.S.D.).

KTM X-BOW GT in typical KTM orange

On www.ktmimages.com you can find high-res images of the KTM X-BOW models.

Please visit the KTM X-BOW website www.ktm.com/x-bow.

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KTM Owner Buys Husqvarna Motorcycle Brand from BMW

FRANKFURT, GERMANY – January 31, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The owner of offroad motorbike maker KTM (KTMP.VI) acquired rival brand Husqvarna from Germany‘s BMW (BMWG.DE) on Thursday in a consolidation move that helps shave costs as the industry copes with a slump in Europe.

Entrepreneur Stefan Pierer, who owns a majority stake in KTM, told Reuters he was taking a page out of Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) book by buying the Italian-based company, whose one-cylinder enduros and motocross bikes are dubbed “Huskies” by their fans.

“Almost ten years ago we started a small platform strategy just like what Volkswagen does on a far larger level,” he said in a telephone interview after the deal, declining to provide financial details.

“Even though this is a niche business, you have the same problem as in the car industry. Development costs for modern, sporty motorcycles are so high – especially for engines – that a small brand (like Husqvarna) can no longer shoulder them on its own.”

Pierer’s KTM also owns the Husaberg, a Swedish brand founded by two engineers in 1988 after Husqvarna motorcycle moved its operations to Italy from its Scandinavian home.

“I want to see Husqvarna sales double in five years time to 20,000 motorbikes,” he said, adding that his immediate focus would be on rejuvenating the ageing line-up of offroad models.

Instead of fully integrating both companies, Husqvarna and KTM will be managed separately, while reaping the benefits of using common components.

“This way we can use common engineering platforms to develop a variety of models that have completely different characteristics for each brand,” Pierer said.

Husqvarna generated roughly 65 million euros selling roughly 10,000 bikes, he said, while KTM sold 107,000 motorcycles with revenue of 612 million euros.

In a rare acquisition, BMW scooped up Husqvarna at the peak of the market in 2007 to improve its position in the field of light, sporty motorbikes and extend the range to include younger customer groups as well as the entire off-road and supermoto sector.

The market in Europe, however, has shrunk almost by half since the deal, and BMW never attained sustained growth of the business in the face of such harsh headwinds.

BMW said it was selling the brand as part of a strategic realignment of its motorcycle business to focus on urban and electric mobility “in the context of changing motorcycle markets, demographic trends and increasing environmental demands.”

KTM by comparison has a strong position in the segment in which Husqvarna competes, with roughly 30 percent of the global market share in motocross and 50 percent in enduro, according to Pierer.

When asked whether he was concerned the two brands might cannibalise each other’s sales, he admitted there would be a slight effect.

Overall, however, the Husqvarna brand would help it take share away from Honda (7267.T), Yamaha (7272.T), Kawasaki (7012.T) and Suzuki (7269.T).

“It’s never 1 plus 1 equals 3, but it’s certainly 2.7, and there are still four Japanese brands from which there’s plenty to grab.”

SOURCE: Reuters (Reporting By Christiaan Hetzner; editing by Andrew Hay)

 

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Everything Roger: De Coster Extends Contract to 2016!

January 31, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Even though Roger De Coster, Team Manager of the Red Bull KTM Factory Teams in the USA, had a valid contract through to the end of the year, the course for the future was settled a few days ago when his cooperation with the factory team was extended to 2016!

Contract renewed for three years in Rd. 3  /Anaheim II

Pit Beirer, Head of KTM Motorsport engaged Roger De Coster, five-times Motocross World Champion from Belgium in 2011 to manage the company’s US factory team. One year later De Coster brought his protégé Ryan Dungey into Red Bull KTM lineup. The team celebrated its first victory, and KTM’s first in
the big class of the Supercross World Championships in the second race of the season at Phoenix. The year concluded with an impressive performance and title victory by Dungey in the US Motocross Championship.

De Coster (B/Red Bull KTM Factory Team Manager) with Musquin #25, Dungey #5 & Roczen #94

Pit Beirer (KTM Head of Motorsports): “Roger had a valid contract from KTM but it was the wish on both sides to extend it before it was due to secure stability in the coming years. The contracts with all other team members were also extended as well as new infrastructure, workshops and team truck.”
Roger De Coster (Red Bull KTM Factory Team Manager): “The job continues to be fun for me and to work with KTM is very refreshing. It’s easy to get things done, decisions are made quickly and I can have a lot of influence on the team and the bike. It is our goal to fight for the title in both Supercross and
Motocross – ideally in the future also with two factory riders per class.”

The name Roger De Coster stands for the sport of Motocross and his nickname “The Man” is no coincidence. He made a huge influence with his smooth and controlled riding style and his dedication to very hard training at the height of his racing career. He established himself as one of the best motocross riders of all time with his five World Championship titles. De Coster went on to end his racing career in the Grand Prix of Luxemburg 1980 with his usual victory.

Contracts with all other teammates also renewed, as
well as new infrastructure, workshop and team truck

After this, De Coster spent a lot of time in the USA and proved to be just as successful as a team manager as he was in his active career. KTM is proud that a legend of the quality of Roger De Coster has become part of the KTM family!

 

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New Powersports Blog, On The Road, Addresses All Aspects of Riding

 

• Heavy emphasis on motorcycle rider education and training, and motorist awareness
• Authored and curated by longtime industry CEO
• Launched with guest post by David Strickland, NHTSA Administrator

IRVINE, CA – February 1, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  In the spirit of sharing all things motorcycling, a new powersports blog, On The Road, provides an interactive space where contributors can discuss motorcycle- and powersports-related experiences, opinions, and ideas.

Hosted in conjunction with a number of powersports industry associations, “On the Road” has launched with a guest post by David Strickland, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administrator, who penned a thoughtful recollection of his experience in learning to ride. The blog, located at www.timbuche.com, also includes powersports industry-related news, links and more.

“I often hear thought-provoking discussions that inspire me to write or that I believe many other people would benefit from, and so the idea came about to create this blog,” said On The Road author and curator, Tim Buche. “As the site develops, I see it more as a lending library because often these experiences deserve a wider audience and further discussion.”

Buche is the president and chief executive officer of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and other related associations.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® promotes safety through rider training and education, operator licensing tests and public information programs. The MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling. Standards established by the MSF® have been recognized worldwide since 1973.

The MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. For safety information or to enroll in the RiderCourse nearest you, visit www.msf-usa.org or call (800) 446-9227.

 

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KTM Recalls Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 16, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Enduro motorcycles

Units: About 1,300

Importer: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Manufacturer: KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG, of Mattighofen, Austria

Hazard: During use, the pre-formed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks at the ends of the hose, allowing fuel to leak. This poses a fire and crash hazard to the rider and/or others.

Incidents/Injuries: KTM has received 13 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall includes seven 2013 and one 2012 model off-road and closed-course motorcycle. Model numbers included are: 2013 KTM Motorcycles: 250 XC-F, 250 XCF-W, 350 XC-F, 350 XCF-W, 450 XC-F, 450 XC-W, 500 XC-W and MY 2012 KTM 350 XCF-W. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycle just below the tail end of the seat. These two-wheeled motorcycles are black and orange. KTM is printed on the front number plate/headlight mask and on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank.

Sold at: Authorized KTM dealers nationwide from October 2011 through September 2012 for between $8,500 and $9,600.

Manufactured in: Austria

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM motorcycles and contact a KTM authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.

Consumer 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 Dealer and Service for more information.

KTM 250 XC-F model year 2013

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a significant decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or re-sell a recalled product.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @OnSafety or by subscribing to CPSC’s free e-mail newsletters.

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