NHTSA Complaint #10966292 — 2016 KTM 690 DUKE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10966292
Vehicle	2016 KTM 690 DUKE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 12, 2017
Date Filed	March 16, 2017
Mileage	1,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK HAS WARPED AROUND THE FILLER NECK. THIS CAUSES GAS TO LEAK OUT OF THE TOP WHEN FULL. VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE IN MOTION OF THIS TO HAPPEN AS FUEL WILL SLOSH AROUND. FUEL TANK IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WILL NEED REPLACEMENT TO FIX THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZZARD.

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