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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reports
4,000 miles · Jun 17, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 KTM 250 XCF MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FLY WHEEL WEIGHT FRACTURED AND SMALL BITS HAD ENTERED INTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 KTM 250 XCF MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FLY WHEEL WEIGHT FRACTURED AND SMALL BITS HAD ENTERED INTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FLY WHEEL WAS MANUFACTURER WITH FAULTY MATERIAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10407314
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