2020 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 21V122000
521 vehicles potentially affected
- Model year
- 2020
- Make
- KTM
- Model
- 1290 SUPER DUKE R
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Potential units affected
- 521 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2021-02-26
What’s the problem?
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2020 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles. The wiring harness located in the rear of the motorcycle may be routed incorrectly, which could result in wiring damage and an electrical short-circuit.
What could happen?
An electrical short-circuit could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What’s the fix?
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness, and repair as necessary. In addition, dealers will modify a piece of the bodywork called the "tail end lower part" to correct the routing of the wiring harness and add wiring protection and cable ties. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. KTM's number for this recall is TB2104.