Ktm 1190 Adventure recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

KTM North America, Inc. recalls 2013–2016 Ktm 1190 Adventure, 1190 Adventure R, 1290 Super Adventure

Recall number

16V854000

Brand / firm

Ktm

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7,801 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.