Ktm Recall 16V279000: Suspension, Rear, Shock Absorber

NHTSA recall 16V279000 · announced May 10, 2016 · filed by Ktm North America, Inc. · 1,238 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
• 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.