NHTSA Recall 21V122000
Filed by KTM North America, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2021-02-26. An estimated 521 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2020 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles. The wiring harness located in the rear of the motorcycle may be routed incorrectly, which could result in wiring damage and an electrical short-circuit.
Risk
An electrical short-circuit could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What the manufacturer will do
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness, and repair as necessary. In addition, dealers will modify a piece of the bodywork called the "tail end lower part" to correct the routing of the wiring harness and add wiring protection and cable ties. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. KTM's number for this recall is TB2104.
Manufacturer campaign number: TB2104
Notes
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.