KTM North America (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.
KTM North America – Wiring Harness could Fray and Brake Line may Melt
| Report Received Date | 11/28/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V854000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | TB1706 |
| Potentially Affected | 7801 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V854000) |
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