01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure recall campaigns
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.
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.
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