2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #16V279000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SHOCK ABSORBER
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE |
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| Manufacturer |
KTM North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2014 - 12/11/2015 |
| Recalled on |
5/10/2016 |
| Influenced by |
KTM North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/2/2016 |
| # Affected |
1,238 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2016 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
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