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Vehicle recall 18V033000 · January 10, 2018

KTM 1290 Super Duke R and 1290 Super Duke GT

The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.

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 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.
Consequence
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's 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
18V033000
Reported to NHTSA
January 10, 2018
Filed by
KTM North America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
TB1805
Owner notification
February 21, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected
2,361
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Recall 18V033000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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