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KTM RC 390 Recall 26V196: Water Can Cause Sudden Loss of Power While Riding

NHTSA campaign 26V196, reported March 27, 2026, 7,974 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can enter the electronic throttle control unit on certain motorcycles and cause it to fail. When this happens, the bike can lose drive power while you are riding, which raises the risk of a crash or injury.

The repair is free. KTM will inspect the electronic throttle control and replace it at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. If you have questions, contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall become searchable on March 31, 2026.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V196KTM North America, Inc.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
Problem
KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles. Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power while riding.
Risk
Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
KTM will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 & HTB2603. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V598.

Affected vehicles

KTM 390 Duke20222023
KTM RC 390202220232024