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.