KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE 2016 Complaints

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These 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.

NHTSA Campaign: 19V087000 SAFETY RECALL

1.6K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Feb 7, 2019

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:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

FREE Recall Solution:

KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.

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.

Action Required: Contact your local KTM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: KTM
Mfg Campaign: TB1904

Notice Date: Mar 1, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2019

Ktm North America, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign: 16V854000 SAFETY RECALL

7.8K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: Nov 28, 2016

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:

If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

FREE Recall Solution:

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. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

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.

Action Required: Contact your local KTM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: KTM
Mfg Campaign: TB1706

Notice Date: Dec 27, 2016
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2016

Ktm North America, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign: 16V279000 SAFETY RECALL

1.2K Vehicles Affected

Recall Date: May 10, 2016

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:

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

FREE Recall Solution:

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.

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.

Action Required: Contact your local KTM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.

Manufacturer: KTM
Mfg Campaign: TB1611

Notice Date: Jun 2, 2016
Recall Date: May 10, 2016

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint

Ktm North America, Inc.

Campaign: 10972146 Other

Apr 12, 2017

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:

Additional Notes:

Manufacturer: KTM
Mfg Campaign: 10972146

Notice Date: Apr 12, 2017
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2017

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