2015-2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE - Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign: 16V279000
1,238 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Makes
- KTM
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Potential units affected
- 1,238 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2016-05-10
Affected vehicles
- 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
- 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
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 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.
What could happen?
Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.