KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V033000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KTM | 1290 SUPER DUKE R | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-02-21 | 2018-01-10 | 2018-01-12 |
Production Dates: 2016-11-07 - 2017-11-15
Manufacturers Involved: KTM North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: TB1805
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2361
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
KTM North America, Inc. "KTM" is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
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.
