Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KTM
Model Of Vehicle
1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V279000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of FunCTIon Of The Rear Shock May Affect The Handling Of The Motorcycle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20141201
End Of Manufacture
20151211
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1238
Date Owners Notified
20160602
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160510
Make Campaign Number
TB1611