Vehicle recall 21V304000 · April 30, 2021
KTM 790 Adventure, 790 Adventure R and 1 more model
The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.
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 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.
- Consequence
- A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.
- 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
- 21V304000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 30, 2021
- Filed by
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- KTM2106
- Owner notification
- May 21, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,707
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder; Service brakes, hydraulic
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
- KTM 790 Adventure R Rally (2020): 2020
Has your KTM been repaired?
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