Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 18V-033 · Ktm vehicles
KTM North America, Inc. recall 18V-033 covers 2,361 Ktm vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 21, 2015 to November 15, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.