Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke R

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V900000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,040
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-06
Owners notified
2023-01-26

Defect description

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020-2022 1290 Super Duke R and Super Duke R EVO motorcycles. The main wiring harness may be misrouted or missing parts, which can cause wiring harness damage and result in an electrical short-circuit or engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the main wiring harness installation, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2023. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2211.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system28,000 mi

The 2020 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.