NHTSA recall 18V033000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT and 1 more
Reported Jan 10, 20182,361 vehicles affectedKTM North America, Inc.Maker’s number TB1805Built Mar 16, 2016 – May 12, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.