Recall 18V033000: 2015–2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke R and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jan 10, 2018
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 2,361vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2018
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 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.
Possible consequence
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT2 complaints
- 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT1 complaints
- 2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT0 complaints
- 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R6 complaints
- 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R2 complaints
- 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R0 complaints
- 2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke R2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.