KTM 790 ADVENTURE R 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V304000

Make Model Year
KTM 790 ADVENTURE R 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-05-21 2021-04-30 2021-05-03

Manufacturers Involved: KTM North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: KTM2106

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3707

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

KTM North America, Inc. "KTM" is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.

Consequence

A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.

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.