The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V087000·Announced 2019-02-07

KTM Recalls 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure Motorcycles for Fuel Leak Risk

KTM is recalling 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles because fuel may leak from the tank cover, increasing fire 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 fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2019.

Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904. 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.

The recalled product

Product
KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
Brand
KTM
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,588

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 (1)

  • 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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