Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
KTM North America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20161107
End Date Of Manufacturing
20171115
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
2361
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180221
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
KTM North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20180110
Record Creation Date
20180112
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) 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 and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.
Consequence Summary
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Recall Notes
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.