2016–2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, 2015–2018 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Recall: Piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail
NHTSA campaign 18V033000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jan 10, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase 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 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.
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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V033000 (manufacturer number TB1805). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.