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SevereNHTSA·20V198000·Announced 2020-04-06

KTM Recalls 2019-2020 790 Adventure Models Due to Rear Brake Hose Overheating

KTM is recalling 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles because the rear brake hose may overheat, potentially causing brake failure and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear brake system failure) that increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake hose may overheat, which can cause the rear brake system to fail.

If the rear brake system fails, the motorcycle will have reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall covers 3,164 vehicles in the United States.

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line free of charge. The recall began on April 28, 2020. 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 790 ADVENTURE R, 790 ADVENTURE
Brand
KTM
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,164

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)

  • 790 ADVENTURE R
  • 790 ADVENTURE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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