2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Recall: Affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear…
NHTSA campaign 15V441000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Jul 10, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all model year 2014 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles manufactured July 1, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.
The risk
A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will seal the threaded inserts to prevent future fuel leaks. If the motorcycle shows evidence of an existing fuel leak at the threaded insert, the gas tank will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1507.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| KTM | 1290 Super Duke R | 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V441000 (manufacturer number TB1507). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.