The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V196000·Announced 2028-03-03

KTM RC 390 Motorcycles: Throttle Control Failure From Water Intrusion

KTM is recalling certain 2022-2024 RC 390 and 2022-2023 390 Duke motorcycles due to water entering the throttle control unit, which can fail and cause loss of drive power while riding, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Water intrusion into the throttle control unit can cause loss of drive power while riding, creating a direct crash risk. No injuries have been reported. This is a risk-of-harm product without reported injury, scoring 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 KTM RC 390 motorcycles, along with 2022-2023 390 Duke models and 2023-2024 RC 390 models. Approximately 7,974 units are affected. This recall expands upon previous NHTSA recall number 25V598.

Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit on these motorcycles and cause it to fail. When the throttle control fails, riders lose drive power while riding, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Affected owners should contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 to arrange service. KTM will inspect and replace the faulty e-throttle control unit at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 30, 2026. Vehicle Identification Numbers for affected motorcycles can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 KTM RC 390
Brand
KTM
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • water-intrusion
  • throttle-failure
  • loss-of-power
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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