2022–2023 KTM 390 Duke, 2022–2024 KTM RC 390 Recall: Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to…
NHTSA campaign 26V196000 · Vehicle Speed Control · filed Mar 27, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles. Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power while riding.
The risk
Loss of drive power while riding increases 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 inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 & HTB2603. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V598.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More KTM 390 Duke recalls
Other campaigns involving KTM vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V196000 (manufacturer number KTB2606 & HTB2603). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.