NHTSARecalled May 10, 2016 · #16V279000
Rear Shock may Leak Oil and Lose Function
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Rear Shock may Leak Oil and Lose Function
- 1290 Super Adventure
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 1290 Super
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.