KTM 1290 Super Adventure: Fuel System

Affects KTM 1290 Super Adventure · 2015–2016 — about 278 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain motorcycles, a manufacturing defect could cause the fuel tank to leak. Safety Risk: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, creates the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their motorcycle to a dealer to have the fuel tank inspected. If a fuel leak is found, the tank will be replaced. If no leak is present, the fuel tank cover mounting insert will be replaced with a corrected part.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational