NHTSA Complaint #10926320 — 2016 KTM 690 DUKE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10926320
Vehicle	2016 KTM 690 DUKE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 1, 2016
Date Filed	November 15, 2016
Mileage	2,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

2016 KTM 690 DUKE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS SWELLING AND DEFORMING. THIS IS CAUSING A GAPPING ISSUE WITH THE PLASTICS ON THE BIKE AS WELL AS AROUND THE FUEL DOOR AREA WHICH ALLOWS FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR TO LEAK WHEN THE BIKE IS ROCKED DURING OPERATION OR WHEN THE BIKE IS STATIONARY.

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