Vehicle recall 16V279000 · May 10, 2016
2015-2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure
These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V279000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 10, 2016
- Filed by
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- TB1611
- Owner notification
- June 2, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,238
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- KTM 1290 Super Adventure (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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