Vehicle speed control: throttleRecall 26V-196 · Ktm vehicles
KTM North America, Inc. recall 26V-196 covers 7,974 Ktm vehicles for a vehicle speed control: throttle problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 15% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V196000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
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
15%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 18, 2022 to March 22, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.