Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
3 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Ktm North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: TB1904
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2019
Ktm North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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 overheat and melt.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: TB1706
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2016
Ktm North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: TB1611
Recall Date: May 10, 2016
Consumer Complaints
1 ComplaintKtm North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ONCE ~40 MPH IS REACHED THERE IS A VIBRATION / WOBBLE IN THE FRONTEND THAT CAN BE FELT AND ULTIMATELY IF THE GRIP IS LOOSENED OR HANDS REMOVED THE MOTORCYCLE SHAKES AND WOBBLES. THE WOBBLE IS LESS NOTICABLE AS SPEEDS INCREASE THROUGH 60 MPH. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED ACCESSORY LUGGAGE IS ATTACHED (EMPTY) THE WOBBLE IS WORSENED AND WHEN THE LUGGAGE IS LOADED THE WOBBLE / SHAKE INCREASES MORE. IT FEELS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND UNSTABLE.
Corrective Action:
WHEN RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ONCE ~40 MPH IS REACHED THERE IS A VIBRATION / WOBBLE IN THE FRONTEND THAT CAN BE FELT AND ULTIMATELY IF THE GRIP IS LOOSENED OR HANDS REMOVED THE MOTORCYCLE SHAKES AND WOBBLES. THE WOBBLE IS LESS NOTICABLE AS SPEEDS INCREASE THROUGH 60 MPH. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED ACCESSORY LUGGAGE IS ATTACHED (EMPTY) THE WOBBLE IS WORSENED AND WHEN THE LUGGAGE IS LOADED THE WOBBLE / SHAKE INCREASES MORE. IT FEELS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND UNSTABLE.
Additional Notes:
WHEN RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ONCE ~40 MPH IS REACHED THERE IS A VIBRATION / WOBBLE IN THE FRONTEND THAT CAN BE FELT AND ULTIMATELY IF THE GRIP IS LOOSENED OR HANDS REMOVED THE MOTORCYCLE SHAKES AND WOBBLES. THE WOBBLE IS LESS NOTICABLE AS SPEEDS INCREASE THROUGH 60 MPH. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED ACCESSORY LUGGAGE IS ATTACHED (EMPTY) THE WOBBLE IS WORSENED AND WHEN THE LUGGAGE IS LOADED THE WOBBLE / SHAKE INCREASES MORE. IT FEELS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND UNSTABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 10972146
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2017
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