January 10, 2018
Front Brake Master Cylinder Piston May Crack
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V033
Manufacturer KTM
North America, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,361
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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
NHTSA Recall # 18V033
2/23/2018
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| RE: Affected models: | 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 1290 Super Duke R |
| 2016, 2017 and 2018 Super Duke GT |
Dear KTM Customer,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. KTM North America, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2015 – 2018 1290 Super Duke R and 2016 – 2018 Super Duke GT motorcycles. If you are a recipient of this notice, your vehicle is included in this Safety Recall. To ensure the highest level of safety, performance, reliability and customer satisfaction, it is necessary to have a new machined aluminum front brake master cylinder piston installed. This work must be performed by an authorized KTM Dealer and will be free of charge.
On affected models, during operation there is a possibility that the front brake master cylinder piston that is manufactured out of PPS (Polyphenilene Sulphide) may crack. If the piston cracks air could be introduced into the braking system reducing the braking systems effectiveness. As a result, braking can only be performed with the rear brake which may increase stopping distance which could cause injury or death to the rider or others and/or damage to property. The front brake master cylinder piston must be replaced by an authorized KTM dealer with a new one that is machined out of aluminum.
The cause of the defect is due to material porosity that was generated during the manufacturing process of the piston. The porosity in the original PPS (Polyphenilene Sulphide) piston could lead to failure of the piston and the generation of cracks. To remedy this defect, a new machined aluminum front brake master cylinder piston has been developed to install on affected motorcycles.
Please contact your authorized KTM Dealer (log onto www.ktm.com for a complete dealer listing) as soon as possible to arrange having your aluminum front brake master cylinder piston installed. It is suggested that you call your local authorized KTM Dealer to make an appointment to have the recall repair performed. The replacement procedure will take approximately 1 hour. However, it may be necessary to leave your motorcycle with the dealer for a longer period of time depending on their work schedule. Please present a copy of this letter along with your motorcycle to your local authorized KTM dealer. There will be no charge for this service.
If you have any questions related to the content of this letter, please contact KTM North America, Inc. Customer Relations at (888) 985-6090 for assistance. If your Dealer or KTM is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20590 or call 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov
If you have sold, traded or no longer own this motorcycle, it is important for the safety of the current owner that you inform KTM North America, Inc., of current ownership or unknown ownership status by returning the second page of this letter in the enclosed self-addressed prepaid postage envelope.
We apologize for any inconvenience and want to assure you that our commitment together with all KTM Dealers is to provide you with the highest level of service, support and customer satisfaction.
Best Regards,
Dealer Services Department KTM North America, Inc.
7 Affected Products
Vehicles
9 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- FEBRUARY 12, 2018 – TB1805 KTM TECHNICAL BULLETIN – USA
RCMN-18V033-5993.pdf 586.272KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V033-9910.pdf 446.222KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1
RCLQRT-18V033-4833.PDF 214.521KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V033-7194.pdf 247.493KB
Recall 573 Report – AMENDMENT 1
RCLRPT-18V033-4784.PDF 219.063KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V033-4346.pdf 434.775KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V033-2144.pdf 219.059KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V033-5873.pdf 621.192KB
Recall Quarterly Report – Report #2, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18V033-2168.PDF 214.628KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V033&docType=RCL
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