The 2017 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,848 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18V0330002018-01-102,361 affected
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.
Consequence
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints1
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I received nhtsa recall # 18v033 in regards to this vehicle. Ktm has failed to resolve this problem in a reasonable timeframe. The recall notice was dated on 2/23/2018. Additionally, brembo announced the problem on 1/8/2018. The dealership has ordered the parts as soon as they could, but they have…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Ktm 1290 Super Duke Gt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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