01.03.2018

RECALL OF CERTAIN KTM STREET MODELS FROM MY2015: BREMBO FRONT MASTER CYLINDER DEFECT

KTM recalls Models: 690 DUKE R (From MY2015), 1290 SUPER DUKE R (From MY2015) ,1290 SUPER DUKE R SPECIAL EDITION (From MY2015) and 1290 SUPER DUKE GT (From MY2016) to the workshops of authorised KTM dealers in order o replace the piston in the front brake master cylinder.

According to Brembo information, discrepancies may have occurred in the pistons of some radial handbrake cylinders over a defined period of production.

Not exclusively a KTM issue, the possible defective part also affects a number of motorcycles produced by other manufacturers.

Where a crack may occur due to potential material weakness in the brake piston, especially when subject to heavy load such as during racing, or in the event of frequent braking in the ABS control range.

The braking efficiency can be reduced as a result, which can lead to a potential failure of the front brake. However damage to the front brake does not affect the function of the rear brake, with the result that the latter´s braking efficiency is retained even if the front brake fails.

Although no such failures are known in KTM motorcycles, customers to whom the affected motorcycles have already been delivered are being personally informed by letter.

Customers are asked to immediately contact an authorised KTM dealer to arrange an appointment for replacement. In addition, customers can check online in the “Service” area on the KTM website if their motorcycle is affected by the recall.

The replacement of the piston in the front master cylinder takes about 1.5 hours and can be carried out by authorised KTM dealers only.

The repair described in the campaign is completed free of charge by authorised KTM dealers.

New Zealand market information:

Recall information has been published on the Safety Recall Database and can be viewed at: www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz

Further information on all authorised dealers can be found at: http://www.ktm.com/nz/dealer/