2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 16V279000 on 05/09/2016
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:shock absorber
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/2014 - 12/10/2015
- Affected:
- 1,238
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V854000 on 11/27/2016
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/2014 - 03/09/2016
- Affected:
- 7,801
- Defect:
- 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 harness can fray and contact the abs modulator. if the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.
- Consequence:
- If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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.
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