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2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordFebruary 7, 2019report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure recall campaigns

The 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 19V087000 dated February 7, 2019.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 19V087000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
February 7, 2019
Potential units
1,588campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.

Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.

Owner notification: March 1, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 16V854000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
November 28, 2016
Potential units
7,801campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.

Why it matters: If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

Owner notification: December 27, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 16V279000

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
May 10, 2016
Potential units
1,238campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.

Why it matters: Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2016. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1611.

Owner notification: June 2, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure?

The most frequent component groups in 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure campaign records are Suspension (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Suspension1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 2 model-year reports for the Ktm 1290 Super Adventure, spanning 2015–2016; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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