KTM 690 SMC R 2021

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2 Complaints
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11674726 Other
Jul 19, 2025
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The fuel tank is expanding, leading to the fairings cracking, especially the right hand side (rear). Two fairings have been cracked and it’s impossible to refit them. The tank vent is working and on multiple occasions has vented fuel out in the garage. Multiple people reported ethanol to play a role in the expansion of the tank, however this bike has never seen anything below 91 octane. The risk of the tank bursting or nearing the exhaust is given and poses a safety risk. I have not presented it to a dealer yet, however did my own research and found out that multiple owners have this issue and also filed complaints about the exact same fuel tank situation. This should be a recall and the tank should be replaced by Ktm to prevent a potential fire hazard and or injuring the operator severely.

Corrective Action:

The fuel tank is expanding, leading to the fairings cracking, especially the right hand side (rear). Two fairings have been cracked and it’s impossible to refit them. The tank vent is working and on multiple occasions has vented fuel out in the garage. Multiple people reported ethanol to play a role in the expansion of the tank, however this bike has never seen anything below 91 octane. The risk of the tank bursting or nearing the exhaust is given and poses a safety risk. I have not presented it to a dealer yet, however did my own research and found out that multiple owners have this issue and also filed complaints about the exact same fuel tank situation. This should be a recall and the tank should be replaced by Ktm to prevent a potential fire hazard and or injuring the operator severely.

Additional Notes:

The fuel tank is expanding, leading to the fairings cracking, especially the right hand side (rear). Two fairings have been cracked and it’s impossible to refit them. The tank vent is working and on multiple occasions has vented fuel out in the garage. Multiple people reported ethanol to play a role in the expansion of the tank, however this bike has never seen anything below 91 octane. The risk of the tank bursting or nearing the exhaust is given and poses a safety risk. I have not presented it to a dealer yet, however did my own research and found out that multiple owners have this issue and also filed complaints about the exact same fuel tank situation. This should be a recall and the tank should be replaced by Ktm to prevent a potential fire hazard and or injuring the operator severely.

Manufacturer: KTM
Mfg Campaign: 11674726
Notice Date: Jul 19, 2025
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2025
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11663548 Other
May 28, 2025
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

The fuel tank is swelling so much that all the Plastics are breaking and the tank itself is just about touching the exhaust header clamp. im getting worried it may explode if it touches the exhaust clamp.

Corrective Action:

The fuel tank is swelling so much that all the Plastics are breaking and the tank itself is just about touching the exhaust header clamp. im getting worried it may explode if it touches the exhaust clamp.

Additional Notes:

The fuel tank is swelling so much that all the Plastics are breaking and the tank itself is just about touching the exhaust header clamp. im getting worried it may explode if it touches the exhaust clamp.

Manufacturer: KTM
Mfg Campaign: 11663548
Notice Date: May 28, 2025
Recall Date: May 28, 2025

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