NHTSA Campaign 16V279000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Issued by KTM North America, Inc. · Reported May 10, 2016 · 1,238 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1611.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTM | 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE | 2015 | 1,238 |
| KTM | 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE | 2016 | 1,238 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V279000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.