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NHTSA recall 16V279000

Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber

Ktm 1290 Super Adventure

Reported May 10, 20161,238 vehicles affectedKTM North America, Inc.Maker’s number TB1611Built Dec 1, 2014 – Dec 11, 2015

The defect

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.

The risk

Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
20152016

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.