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2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2015 model year.

The 2015 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

CampaignReceivedComponent
19V0870002019-02-07Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting
16V8540002016-11-28Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
16V2790002016-05-10Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting (19V087000, 2019-02-07)

Problem: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Free fix: KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.

KTM North America, Inc. · 1,588 vehicles · NHTSA record

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (16V854000, 2016-11-28)

Problem: 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.

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

Free 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.

KTM North America, Inc. · 7,801 vehicles · NHTSA record

Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber (16V279000, 2016-05-10)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

KTM North America, Inc. · 1,238 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

Other model years: none with their own page · All KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE recalls