The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V196000·Announced 2026-03-27

KTM 390 electronic throttle control may fail after water entry

KTM is recalling certain 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles because water may enter the electronic throttle control unit and cause it to fail, losing drive power while riding.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the source states the throttle control unit can fail outright, producing a loss of drive power on a motorcycle.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles. About 7,974 units are potentially affected. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 25V598.

Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power while riding.

NHTSA states that loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.

KTM will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090, referencing recall numbers KTB2606 and HTB2603, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KTM RC 390, 390 DUKE
Brand
KTM
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Throttle control
Hazard
Affected units
7,974

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)

  • RC 390
  • 390 DUKE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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