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NHTSA recall 16V854000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · KTM North America, Inc.

November 28, 2016report date
7,801units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Ktm north america, Inc. (ktm) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 super adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 adventure and adventure r motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may…

Why it matters: If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Ktm will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2013 Ktm 1190 Adventure, 2014 Ktm 1190 Adventure, 2015 Ktm 1190 Adventure, 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure, 2013 Ktm 1190 Adventure R, 2014 Ktm 1190 Adventure R, 2015 Ktm 1190 Adventure R, 2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure R, 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure, 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V854000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.