Ktm recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ktm 1290 Super Adventure 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V279000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ktm North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 10, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 2, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,238
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2014 to Dec 11, 2015
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
- Maker's own recall number
- TB1611
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ktm recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 7, 2019
- Ktm recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 28, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.