EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle KTM “1290 Super Adventure” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0494/19
Summary
Possible defect in the fuel tank may lead to fuel leakage in the seating area. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition may increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
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Product
Motorcycle — KTM
- Brand
- KTM
- Name / model
- 1290 Super Adventure
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- KTM motorcycle.
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured in 2015 and 2016.
- Recall information: http://www.ktm.com
What is the risk?
- Possible defect in the fuel tank may lead to fuel leakage in the seating area. Fuel leakage close to a source of ignition may increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/02/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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