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KTM 790 Adventure Recall 20V198: Rear brake hose can overheat and cause rear brake failure

NHTSA campaign 20V198, reported April 6, 2020, 3,164 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The rear brake hose on these motorcycles may overheat. If that happens, the rear brake system can fail, which reduces braking ability and raises the risk of a crash or injury.

KTM will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a new rear brake line at no charge. Owners can contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V198KTM North America, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.
Risk
If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.
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.

Affected vehicles

KTM 790 Adventure20192020
KTM 790 Adventure R20192020