Recall 16V279000: 2015–2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure

Report received

May 10, 2016

Manufacturer

KTM North America, Inc.

Potentially affected

1,238vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure2 complaints
• 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure1 complaints