CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.
- Risk
- If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The wiring harness for the electronic control unit can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, it may overheat and melt.
If a brake line melts, brake failure may result, which increases the risk of a crash.
KTM will notify owners, and authorized dealers will reposition the wiring harness for the electronic control unit free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. You can contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KTM 1190 Adventure | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| KTM 1190 Adventure R | 2013201420152016 |
| KTM 1290 Super Adventure | 20152016 |