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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V196📅 Mar 30, 2026

2022–2024 KTM RC 390 & 2022–2023 KTM 390 Duke recall: speed control

⚠️ What's wrong

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles. Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power while riding.

💥 The risk

Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.

🔧 The fix

KTM will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 & HTB2603. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V598.

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
26V196000
Manufacturer recall #
KTB2606 & HTB2603
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
7,974
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
Owner phone
1-888-985-6090
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 30, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V196 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V196?

2022–2024 KTM RC 390 & 2022–2023 KTM 390 Duke. 7,974 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized KTM dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-985-6090.