NHTSA Campaign 16V279000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Filed by KTM North America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 16V279000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the suspension:rear:shock absorber. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
- 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.
Reported October 5, 2016
Vehicles covered by 16V279000 (2)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V279000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.