KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V279000

Make Model Year
KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-06-02 2016-05-10 2016-05-10

Production Dates: 2014-12-01 - 2015-12-11

Manufacturers Involved: KTM North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: TB1611

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1238

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.