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2013 KTM 350 Exc-F

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 22, 2020
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 9, 2012
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2013 KTM 350 Exc-F, most frequently naming the engine and fuel system categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine150.0%
  • Fuel system150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
12V531000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Nov 9, 2012
1,181 units potentially affected
The defect: KTM North America, Inc.'s (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012. Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses, located between the fuel tank and the throttle body fuel rail, may allowing fuel to leak.
The risk: The fuel may leak onto the rear tire while the motorcycle is being ridden, increasing the risk of a crash. It is also possible that, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire can occur.
The remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2012. Owners may contact KTM Customer relations at 1-888-985-6090.
KTM NORTH AMERICA, INCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed Jul 22, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 N/A KTM 350XCF-W6 DAWS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING ON PAVEMENT THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE ABRUPTLY STALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO ELITE MOTORSPORTS DEALER 1400 EAST EISENHOWER BOULEVARD LOVELAND, COLORADO 80357 FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE MOTORCYCLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE MOTORCYCLE PULSE GENERATOR. THE CONTACT ALSO WANTED TO ADVISE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE PULSE GENERATOR WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BY HIMSELF AND THE DEALER, AND THE REPAIR FAILED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. ## VIN FAILED ## 2014 KTM 350XCF-W6DAWS ##

NHTSA ID
11340896
Incident
Jan 1, 2017
Mileage
700 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jan 4, 2013
Fire reported

ENGINE STALLS WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE, PULLED OVER AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RESTART NOTICED SMALL FIRE AND STRONG GAS ODOR GOT BIKE OUT OF WAY AND TOWED HOME. MY INVESTIGATION FOUND A TORN FUEL LINE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10490980
Incident
Oct 19, 2012
Mileage
30 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

KTM 350 Exc-F by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024000—
2023010—
2022010—
2021010—
2020010—
2019010—
2013Viewing210—
2012010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.