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NHTSA : 18V033000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles7

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.