2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
3 recalls — 3 complaints
19V087000 Feb 7, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.
16V854000 Nov 28, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring... Read more
Consequence
If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
16V279000 May 10, 2016
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 24, 2016
Incident date: Mar 12, 2016
TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH AND LOSS ALL ELECTRIC POWER AND MOTORCYCLE SHUT DOWN AND I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. APPEARED THAT THE ON BOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN INTO SOME TYPE OF SAFE MODE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 24, 2016
Incident date: Mar 12, 2016
TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH AND LOSS ALL ELECTRIC POWER AND MOTORCYCLE SHUT DOWN AND I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. APPEARED THAT THE ON BOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM SHUT DOWN INTO SOME TYPE OF SAFE MODE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 1, 2016
Incident date: May 6, 2016
THE 1290 SA COMES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE BAGS IN THE US, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN MIDDLE AND WESTERN STATES, THE BAGS AND MOUNT DESIGN INTRODUCES A DANGEROUS WOBBLE. KTM HAS OFFERED A MODIFIED MOUNTING SYSTEM TO CURE THIS PROBLEM, AT AN ADDITIONAL COST. THIS LOOKS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW, THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRE... Read more
KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE across all model years (2015–2016).
6
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2015 (current) | 3 | 3 |