KTM North America (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.
KTM North America – Rear Shock may Leak Oil and Lose Function
| Report Received Date | 05/10/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V279000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | TB1611 |
| Potentially Affected | 1238 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V279000) |
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