The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V033000·Announced 2018-01-10

KTM Recalls 1290 Super Duke Motorcycles Due to Brake Piston Failure

KTM is recalling 2015-2018 1290 Super Duke R and GT motorcycles because a front brake piston may fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to a loss of braking ability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. 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 and 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The recall involves 2,361 vehicles.

The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail. If this occurs, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R, 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
Brand
KTM
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,361

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 1290 SUPER DUKE R
  • 1290 SUPER DUKE GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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