Rear: shock absorberRecall 16V-279 · 2015–2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
KTM North America, Inc. recall 16V-279 covers 1,238 2015–2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure for a rear: shock absorber problem, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V279000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.
The risk
Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2016. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1611.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 2014 to December 11, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.