2017 KTM 690 DUKE

1 recalls — 7 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.
1,029 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 27, 2021
Incident date: Jun 4, 2020
FUEL TANKS WARP AROUND FUEL FILLER NECK AND CAUSE FUEL TO LEAK OVER HOT ENGINE. HAD RECALL DONE AT DEALER TO REPLACE FUEL-FILLER NECK GASKET UNDER RECALL, WHICH WORSENED LEAK. KTM THEN PROVIDED A WHOLE REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK, WHICH CONTINUES TO LEAK. BIKE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR OVER A YEAR NOW - KTM HA... Read more
ENGINE Jun 24, 2021
Incident date: Jun 7, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 KTM 690 Duke Orange Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact noticed fuel leaking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not con... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 11, 2021
Incident date: Jun 15, 2020
PLASTIC FUEL TANK DEFORMS AND LEAKS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 28, 2020
Incident date: Aug 25, 2020
THE PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS WARPED CAUSING LEAKS BOTH ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK WHERE THE FUEL PUMP ATTACHES AND ON THE TOP OF THE TANK WHERE THE FILLER NECK IS ATTACHED. THE LEAK FROM THE FUEL PUMP AREA OCCURS BOTH WHEN THE BIKE IS RIDDEN AND STATIONARY, THE LEAK FROM THE FILLER AREA OCCURS WHEN THE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 31, 2020
Incident date: Aug 20, 2020
PLASTIC GAS TANK WARPS AND FUEL LEAKS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 9, 2019
Incident date: Aug 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KTM 690 DUKE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK ON THE MOTORCYCLE THAT TRAVELED TO THE MOTOR. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH SCOTT POWERSPORTS, INC. (1675 PA-309, COOPERSBURG, PA 18036, 610-282-4800) AND WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V388000 (FUEL SYSTEM, G... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 15, 2017
Incident date: Sep 5, 2017
FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL AT THE FUEL FILLER NECK, BETWEEN THE TANK AND THE GAS TANK CAP, PAST THE GASKET. THE TOP OF THE TANK (PLASTIC) IS WARPED, AND THE GASKET DOES NOT SEAL. FUEL LEAKS DOWN ONTO ENGINE POTENTIALLY CREATING A FIRE THAT WOULD CONSUME THE BIKE, THE RIDER AND ANY OBJECTS AROUND IT.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 KTM 690 DUKE

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
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

KTM 690 DUKE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2019 1 0 View
2018 1 6 View
2017 (current) 1 7
2016 1 14 View
2015 0 2 View
2014 0 6 View
2013 0 4 View
2009 1 0 View

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