NHTSA Recall 16V854000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V854000; Date: Nov. 28, 2016
If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 KTM 1190 Adventure; 2014 KTM 1190 Adventure; 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure; 2016 KTM 1190 Adventure; 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure R; 2014 KTM 1190 Adventure R; 2015 KTM 1190 Adventure R; 2016 KTM 1190 Adventure R; 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure; 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ktm North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 7,801
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 27, 2016
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