NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KTM dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA #18V033000Reported January 10, 2018 · KTM North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,361 vehicles
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.
Safety consequence
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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.
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