KTM 1290 Super Adventure: Mounting

Date

Feb. 7, 2019

Filed by

KTM North America, Inc.

Vehicles

KTM 1290 Super Adventure (2015, 2016)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1588

What can happen

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

Remedy

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.

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.

Owner notification date

March 1, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

TB1904

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V087000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.