2015–2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure Recall: These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the…
NHTSA campaign 16V279000 · Suspension · filed May 10, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.
The risk
Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2016. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1611.
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 Adventure | 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V279000 (manufacturer number TB1611). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.