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2006 Ktm 300 Xc-W problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap (17) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (5) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage (2)

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Complaints
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Recalls
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Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2008-08-21 · Electrical System · 150 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2006 freeway 150 zc scooter (na). when the contact purchased the vehicle, she noticed that it had minor electrical issues that progressively worsened over time. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. she took the vehicle to the repair shop, but the failure could not be duplicated. the contact also notic…”

2007-07-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap · 20 mi

“2006 ktm 250 xc-w off-road motorcycle gas cap leaks. *jb…”

2007-07-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap · 100 mi

“2006 ktm 300xc gas cap leaked gasoline on my legs and down side of fuel tank continually. replaced gas cap 3 times prior to new recall gas cap. new recall gas cap leaked gasoline on my legs very first ride and continues to leak every time the motorcycle is ridden. *tr…”

2007-03-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap · 260 mi

“i purchased a new 2006 ktm 400exc june 2006, in october i transported the motorcycle in a trailer to a riding area, when i arrived it was leaking so badly that gasoline was dripping out of the trailer onto the ground, the gas cap was so deformed that it was nearly impossible to take off and on. the dealership told me this is an ongoing problem and …”

2007-03-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

“i purchased a 2006 ktm 450 xc - the gas cap began to leak approximately 2 months after purchase. i have since purchased 4 gas caps. each one has cured the leak problem for approximately 2 months. at times the amount of gas that leaks can be significant. *jb…”

2007-03-05 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly · 100 mi

“about two months after i purchased a 2006 ktm 450exc motorcycle the fuel cap started to deform and would no longer seal. fuel leaks past the seal on the fuel cap and spills onto my legs while i ride. ktm recently sent out a new seal (x-ring), but this did not solve the problem. *jb…”

2007-03-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

“fuel filler cap leaking, replaced cap and added o-ring, but still leaks. *jb…”

2007-03-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

“fuel tank cap is distorted causing gas to leak out everywhere. *jb…”

2007-03-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

“this relates to a manufacturing defect delivered by ktm sportmotorcycles na. on product line for model years 2006 and 2007, including my vehicle 06 450 exc, the 1/4-turn gas caps have hazardous and potentially life-threatening faults. to date ktm has failed to properly address it. detail of the cap problems: - the cap has 3 locking tabs that ma…”

2007-03-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline

“gas cap is distorted and is hard to remove and install. gas cap leaks. seems like gas cap could fall off. parts of the gas cap are falling apart. *jb…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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