NHTSA recall 18V033000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · KTM North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2015 KTM 1290 Super Duke R
- 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
- 2016 KTM 1290 Super Duke R
- 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
- 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R
- 2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
- 2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke R
- KTM 1290 Super Duke GT
- KTM 1290 Super Duke R
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt, 2017 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt, 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt, 2015 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, 2017 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V033000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.