2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO
The 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL FILTERS CLOG SUDDENLY AND WITH VERY SHORT MILEAGE TIME FRAME. WHEN CLOGGED THEY CAUSE FUEL PUMP CAVITATION THAT PUTS AIR IN FUEL LINE. AIR IN FUEL LINE CAUSES ENGINE TO PERFORM ERRATICALLY AND LOSS OF POWER/SUDDEN POWER SURGE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON FREEWAY/TRAFFIC IT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, OR A SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED THAT CAN LEAD TO MOTORCYCLE BEING HIT/RUN OVER BY OTHER TRAFFIC. KTM HAS NO RECOMMENDATION ON WHEN FUEL FILTERS SHOULD BE REPLACED. THEY HAVE ALSO INCREASED THE PRICE OF THE FUEL FILTERS FROM $60 TO OVER $150 IN THE LAST 3 YEARS.
FUEL FILTERS CLOG SUDDENLY AND WITH VERY SHORT MILEAGE TIME FRAME. WHEN CLOGGED THEY CAUSE FUEL PUMP CAVITATION THAT PUTS AIR IN FUEL LINE. AIR IN FUEL LINE CAUSES ENGINE TO PERFORM ERRATICALLY AND LOSS OF POWER/SUDDEN POWER SURGE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON FREEWAY/TRAFFIC IT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, OR A SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED THAT CAN LEAD TO MOTORCYCLE BEING HIT/RUN OVER BY OTHER TRAFFIC. KTM HAS NO RECOMMENDATION ON WHEN FUEL FILTERS SHOULD BE REPLACED. THEY HAVE ALSO INCREASED THE PRICE OF THE FUEL FILTERS FROM $60 TO OVER $150 IN THE LAST 3 YEARS.
Safety Rating for the 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO
- 2012 KTM V-TWIN LC8 SUPERMOTO (current)
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