2013-2016 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE/1190 ADVENTURE R/1290 SUPER ADVENTURE - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Model years: 2013-2016
Makes: KTM
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential units affected: 7,801 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2016-11-28

Affected vehicles

2016 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE
2016 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE R
2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
2015 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE
2015 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE R
2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
2014 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE
2014 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE R
2013 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE
2013 KTM 1190 ADVENTURE R

What’s the problem?

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.

What could happen?

If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

What’s the fix?

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.