2017 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT

2 recalls — 1 complaints — 2 TSBs

18V033000 Jan 10, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
2,361 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
17V194000 Mar 21, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
487 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 29, 2018
Incident date: Mar 29, 2018
I RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL # 18V033 IN REGARDS TO THIS VEHICLE. KTM HAS FAILED TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM IN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS DATED ON 2/23/2018. ADDITIONALLY, BREMBO ANNOUNCED THE PROBLEM ON 1/8/2018. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ORDERED THE PARTS AS SOON AS THEY COULD, BUT THEY HAVE Y... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
KTB2021 Oct 26, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Updated software is available for the 2019 1290 Super Duke GT. Therefore, all of the motorcycles control units must be checked to verify that they have the latest flash file versions installed. If they do not have the latest version, they
TB1801 Nov 20, 2017
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Due to market feedback, KTM North America, Inc. has found that on the 2017 1290 SUPER DUKE GT there is a possibility that the fuel filters and/or fuel pump motor could cause a lower than recommended fuel pressure which could decrease the pe

KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT across all model years (2016–2018).

5 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2017 (current) 2 1
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