Recall 18V033000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Report Date
20180110
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
2016 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
2017 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
2017 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R
2018 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT
2018 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.