KTM North America Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6613.
This recall involves model year 2015 and 2016 KTM brand Freeride 250R motorcycles with 250cc and 2-cycle engines. The recalled KTM motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Model year 2015 motorcycles have the letter F in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head. Model year 2016 motorcycles have the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6613.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6613.
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.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a bicycles & wheeled sports recall: KTM North America Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). The notice was published on December 30, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 550 units are potentially affected.