2016 KTM 690 DUKE
1 recalls — 14 complaints — 2 TSBs
17V388000 Jun 20, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
Consequence
A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.
Remedy
The recall began January 2, 2018. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2017
Incident date: May 14, 2017
FUEL LEAK FROM TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHEN IN MOTION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
May 26, 2017
Incident date: May 3, 2017
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 26, 2017
Incident date: May 3, 2017
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 26, 2017
Incident date: May 3, 2017
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE GASOLINE STARTED LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK LEAKING DOWN BOTH SIDES OF THE BIKE AND SATURATING MY PANTS WITH GASOLINE AND RUINING THE FINISH OF BIKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CONSTANTLY SMELLED OF FUEL, EASILY OVERHEATED, CONSUMES OIL STALLS AT RANDOM, AND ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 19, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2017
GAS FUMES LEAKING FROM MOTORCYCLE. GAS TANK MAY BE LEAKING AT TOP FILLER DUE TO WARPING PLASTIC GAS TANK.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 30, 2017
Incident date: Feb 2, 2017
TAKATA RECALL TANK LEAKING
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 28, 2017
Incident date: Feb 3, 2017
FUEL TANK (PLASTIC) IS WARPED AND LEAKS FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR NEAR THE UPPER FLANGE SEAL. TANK WAS REPLACED ONCE BY KTM UNDER WARRANTY WITH THE SAME PLASTIC TANK AS THE ORIGINAL, THE PROBLEM IS LESS BUT PERSISTS, FUEL SMELL IS STILL COMING FROM THE TANK, FUEL VAPOR IS STILL ESCAPING. I KNOW OF TWO ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 26, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2017
GAS TANK LEAKS FROM FILLER CAP. THE DEALER CHANGED IT 3 TIMES. IT STILL LEAKS. I KNOW THREE PEOPLE WHO'S 2016 KTM 690 DUKE LEAKS FUEL FROM THE FILLER CAP.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2017
Incident date: Mar 12, 2017
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 15, 2017
Incident date: Mar 15, 2017
THERE IS A DEFORMITY WHERE THE FUEL TANK CONNECTS WITH THE FUEL LID/CAP. IT APPEARS WAVY WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW FOR A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE TANK AND LID. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND THE MOTORCYCLE IS TILTED SIDE TO SIDE IT SLOSHES THE FUEL AND FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK. FUEL LEAKS WHEN TURNING ON THE ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 15, 2017
Incident date: Mar 15, 2017
THERE IS A DEFORMITY WHERE THE FUEL TANK CONNECTS WITH THE FUEL LID/CAP. IT APPEARS WAVY WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW FOR A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE TANK AND LID. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND THE MOTORCYCLE IS TILTED SIDE TO SIDE IT SLOSHES THE FUEL AND FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE TANK. FUEL LEAKS WHEN TURNING ON THE ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 27, 2017
Incident date: Jun 16, 2016
FLANGE ON FUEL TANK WHERE FILLER CAP ATTACHES IS WARPED ALLOWING FUEL TO RUN OUT INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING BELOW. FUEL LEAKS OUT WHEN MOTORCYCLE IS IN MOTION.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2017
Incident date: Feb 18, 2017
THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2016 KTM 690 DUKE DOES NOT SEAL AROUND THE FUEL DOOR. GAS CAN SPILL OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK, ESPECIALLY WITH A FULL TANK. THE FUEL TANK IS ALSO OPEN TO THE ATMOSPHERE CAUSING VAPOR TO ENTER AN ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGE. THE TANK APPEARS TO BE WARPED AT THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL DO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2016
Incident date: Nov 1, 2016
2016 KTM 690 DUKE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS SWELLING AND DEFORMING. THIS IS CAUSING A GAPPING ISSUE WITH THE PLASTICS ON THE BIKE AS WELL AS AROUND THE FUEL DOOR AREA WHICH ALLOWS FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR TO LEAK WHEN THE BIKE IS ROCKED DURING OPERATION OR WHEN THE BIKE IS STATIONARY.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 KTM 690 DUKE
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
KTB2025
Nov 17, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Updated software is available for the 2016 and 2017 690 Duke. The new software versions contain improvements brightness in night mode, remaining fuel distance, a??ABS & MTC Errora?? caused by low voltage during starting.
KTB2025
Nov 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Updated software is available for the 2016 and 2017 690 Duke. The new software versions contain improvements brightness in night mode, remaining fuel distance, a??ABS & MTC Errora?? caused by low voltage during starting.
KTM 690 DUKE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KTM 690 DUKE across all model years (2009–2019).
5
Total Recalls
39
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths