Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V304000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

KTM North America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-04-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V304000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,707
Reported to NHTSA
2021-04-30
Owners notified
2021-05-21

Defect description

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.

Safety risk

A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.

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.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
KTM 790 Adventure2020 2019
KTM 790 Adventure R2020 2019
KTM 790 Adventure R Rally2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.