KTM North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by KTM North America, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 28, 2016

(Campaign #: TB1706)

Wiring Harness could Fray and Brake Line may Melt

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.

NHTSA ID: 16V854000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 7,801

Consequence Summary:

If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 61.11

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May 10, 2016

(Campaign #: TB1611)

Rear Shock may Leak Oil and Lose Function

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V279000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 1,238

Consequence Summary:

Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 91.84

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March 2, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Unexpected Engine Stall

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Husqvarna TR650 Terra and TR650 Strada motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2013. The affected motorcycles may unexpectedly stall.

NHTSA ID: 16V124000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1,015

Consequence Summary:

A stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

The remedy for this recall is still under development. KTM issued an interim notification to owners on August 16, 2016. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-440-985-3553.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 33.69

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