KTM 790 ADVENTURE R 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V198000

Make Model Year
KTM 790 ADVENTURE R 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-04-28 2020-04-06 2020-04-06

Manufacturers Involved: KTM North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: TB2011

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3164

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

KTM North America, Inc. "KTM" is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.

Consequence

If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.

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.