Ktm recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt 2016–2018
- Ktm 1290 Super Duke R 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V033000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ktm North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 10, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 21, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,361
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 7, 2016 to Nov 15, 2017
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
- Maker's own recall number
- TB1805
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: Electrical system Dec 6, 2022
- Ktm recall: Electrical system Feb 26, 2021
- Ktm recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jul 10, 2015
- Ktm recall: Fuel system, gasoline Mar 21, 2017
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.