Vehicle recall 16V854000 · November 28, 2016
KTM 1190 Adventure, 1190 Adventure R and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator.
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 March 10, 2016, and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure and Adventure R motorcycles manufactured November 20, 2012, to April 25, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.
- Consequence
- If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
- 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
- 16V854000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 28, 2016
- Filed by
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- TB1706
- Owner notification
- December 27, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,801
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- KTM 1190 Adventure (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- KTM 1190 Adventure R (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- KTM 1290 Super Adventure (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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