2015-2018 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT/1290 SUPER DUKE R - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V033000
2,361 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Makes
- KTM
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- Potential units affected
- 2,361 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-01-10
Affected vehicles
- 2018 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
- 2018 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
- 2017 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
- 2017 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
- 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
- 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
- 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.