2015–2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V279000
- Manufacturer recall #
- TB1611
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,238
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Owner phone
- 1-888-985-6090
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 2, 2016
- Built
- Dec 1, 2014 – Dec 11, 2015
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.