KTM North America Recalls Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-718 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 30, 2015
- Brand
- KTM
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- KTM Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 550
- Made in
- Austria
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 6, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- KTM Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles · About 550 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; KTM Motorrad AG, of Austria; KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio.
Consumer contact
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.
Recall history and context
KTM appears in 20 CPSC recalls on record. See all KTM recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
KTM Competition/Closed Course Off-Road Motorcycles (About 550 units). This recall involves model year 2015 and 2016 KTM brand Freeride 250R motorcycles with 250cc and 2-cycle engines.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
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.
More recalls from KTM
- KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles
August 20, 2026 · KTM · Other consumer productsThis recall involves 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 off-road motorcycles. The GASGAS off-road motorcycles are red with the white GASGAS logo on both sides of the shrouds. The…
- KTM Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles
May 15, 2025 · KTM · Other consumer productsThis recall involves model years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Off-Road Motorcycles. The GASGAS off-road motorcycles are red with the white GASGAS logo on both sides of the…
- KTM North America Recalls GASGAS Off-Road Motorcycles
December 22, 2022 · KTM · Other consumer productsThis recall involves 2022 GASGAS MC 250 closed course competition Motorcycles. Model number GASGAS MC 250 is printed on the side panel and/or rear fender. GASGAS…
- KTM North America Recalls Closed Course Competition Motorcycles
July 28, 2022 · KTM · Other consumer productsThis recall involves KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS closed course competition motorcycles with models KTM 2022 125 SX, 125 XC, 150 SX, Husqvarna TC 125 and GASGAS MC 125.…
- KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles
October 21, 2021 · KTM · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the following model year 2021 and 2022 Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road closed course/competition motorcycles: Husqvarna 2022 TE 150i, 2022 TE 250i…
- KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Recall Closed Course Competition Motorcycles
March 25, 2021 · KTM · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the following model year 2021 KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road closed course/competition motorcycles: KTM 250 SX, 250 SX-F, 350 SX-F and 450 SMR…
Similar recalls in other consumer products
- 3M Company Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators
October 15, 2026 · 3M · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the Scotch™ thermal laminator, model number TL1302Z. The laminator is light gray/white with gray accents and the word "Scotch" is printed in gray on…
- The Conqueror Recalls Avengers Medals
October 8, 2026 · The Conqueror · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the Avengers Infinity Gauntlet medal. The medal is gold, with colorful gems on the front and comes in a black package marked "Marvel Avengers" with…
- Dollar Tree Stores Recalls Electric Balloon Pumps
October 1, 2026 · Dollar Tree Stores · Other consumer productsThe recalled electric balloon pump is a high-pressure pump that has two operation modes, continuous and touch-on. It is made of plastic and comes in pink with a blue…
- Sauna360 Expands Recall of Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas
September 17, 2026 · Sauna360 Expands · Other consumer productsThis recall expansion involves bench seating in Sauna360's Tylö branded Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid sauna rooms. The serial number for each room can be found on both the…
- Sauna360 Recalls Infrared Saunas, Hybrid Infrared Saunas and Infrared Kits
September 17, 2026 · Sauna360 · Other consumer productsThis recall involves various infrared and hybrid sauna models and infrared (IR) kits. Customers who purchased custom rooms built with IR panels can check for the words…
- Prepared Hero Recalls Fire Spray Canisters
September 10, 2026 · Prepared Hero · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the Hero Fire Spray Fire Canisters. The canisters are either red and blue or red and have the company's logo on them with the name HERO Fire Spray…
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 6, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.