Vehicle recall 20V198000 · April 6, 2020
KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R
The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to 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 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.
- Consequence
- If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.
- 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
- 20V198000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 6, 2020
- Filed by
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- TB2011
- Owner notification
- April 28, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,164
- 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 790 Adventure (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- KTM 790 Adventure R (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
Has your KTM been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A KTM dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.