KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 2016: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V279000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KTM | 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE | 2016 |
| 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
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.
Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
