KTM 1290 Super Adventure (2015-2016): Suspension
Recall 16V279000 · May 10, 2016 · KTM North America, Inc.
1,238
vehicles affected
1,238
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V279000
- Date
- May 10, 2016
- Maker
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,238
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Shock absorber
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| KTM | 1290 Super Adventure | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V279000?
1 model: KTM 1290 Super Adventure (2015-2016), about 1,238 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V279000?
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.
What can happen?
Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.