KTM North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by KTM North America, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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July 10, 2015

(Campaign #: TB1507)

Gas Tank may Leak Fuel from Threaded Inserts

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all model year 2014 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.

NHTSA ID: 15V441000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 640

Consequence Summary:

A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will seal the threaded inserts to prevent future fuel leaks. If the motorcycle shows evidence of an existing fuel leak at the threaded insert, the gas tank will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1507.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 74.06

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April 8, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Vent Hose Clamp may Damage Rear Brake Line

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015 690 Enduro R motorcycles manufactured November 1, 2014, to February 28, 2015. The rear brake line from the ABS pressure modulator to the foot brake cylinder may have been damaged during the assembly process and/or be subject to subsequent damage caused by contact with the spring clamp of the crank case ventilation hose.

NHTSA ID: 15V210000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 409

Consequence Summary:

A damaged brake line may cause a loss of rear braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positioning of the crank case ventilation hose clamp, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged brake line will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2015. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Note: Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the recall has been remedied.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: Yes

Completion Rate (%): 57.7

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February 2, 2015

(Campaign #: TB 1503)

Fork Piston Rod may Detach from Fork Cap

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Husqvarna FE 350 S and FE 501 S motorcycles manufactured from July 23, 2014, to October 17, 2014. In the forks of the affected motorcycles, the threaded connection between the piston rod and fork cap may not have been sufficiently tightened and therefore the piston rod could become stuck within the fork leg.

NHTSA ID: 15V055000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 249

Consequence Summary:

If the piston rod detaches within the fork leg, the front suspension could malfunction and destabilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

KTM will notify owners, and Husqvarna motorcycle dealers will inspect the torque of the fork piston rod to the fork cap, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2015. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB 1503. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-772 in its entirety.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 90.76

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