2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE

3 recalls — 1 complaints — 1 TSBs

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.
1,588 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
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.
7,801 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
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
1,238 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING1
STEERING Apr 12, 2017
Incident date: Apr 12, 2017
WHEN RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ONCE ~40 MPH IS REACHED THERE IS A VIBRATION / WOBBLE IN THE FRONTEND THAT CAN BE FELT AND ULTIMATELY IF THE GRIP IS LOOSENED OR HANDS REMOVED THE MOTORCYCLE SHAKES AND WOBBLES. THE WOBBLE IS LESS NOTICABLE AS SPEEDS INCREASE THROUGH 60 MPH. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER PROVID... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
KTB2024 Nov 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Updated software is available for the mentioned models. The new software versions contain various improvements for vehicle electronic systems. The update applies to the following models: 2016 1190 ADVENTURE, 1190 ADVENTURE R 2016, 2017

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

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Year Recalls Complaints
2016 (current) 3 1
2015 3 3 View

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