2019–2020 KTM 790 Adventure, 2019–2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Recall: Rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail
NHTSA campaign 20V198000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Apr 6, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail.
The risk
If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.
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 | 790 Adventure | 2019, 2020 |
| KTM | 790 Adventure R | 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V198000 (manufacturer number TB2011). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.