2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure recalls and problems
The 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure has 3 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.
How the 2016 compares
Too few model years with complaints to compare.
3recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
1,300median miles
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.
Does your car have an open recall? Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Feb 7, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V087000 · 1,588 vehicles
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.
Remedy & notes
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.
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.
Service Brakes
Nov 28, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V854000 · 7,801 vehicles
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.
Remedy & notes
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.
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.
Suspension
May 10, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V279000 · 1,238 vehicles
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.
Remedy & notes
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.
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.
Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
2016 vs. other Ktm 1290 Super Adventure years
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Questions
Does the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure, the latest from Feb 7, 2019 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ktm 1290 Super Adventure?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
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