NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R
The 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ktm dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2018 Ktm 1290 Super Duke R. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
NHTSA #18V033000Reported January 10, 2018 · KTM North America, Inc.
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.
Free 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.