Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 20V-198 · Ktm vehicles
KTM North America, Inc. recall 20V-198 covers 3,164 Ktm vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
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.