REC-000817

active

2015–2018 KTM 1290, SUPER DUKE GT

Category: Motorcycle · Supplier: KTM Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 19 February 2018

Defect

The piston component material made of PPS (polyphenylene sulphide) located in handbrake master cylinder (front brake), may crack.

Hazard

Should the front brake master cylinder piston fail the consequence is a loss of front braking ability. A failure of the front brake would pose an accident hazard

Remedy

Consumers will be contacted by direct mail notifying them of the recall. Consumers are advised to contact an authorised KTM dealer to arrange an appointment for the affected part to be replaced with an updated version free of charge. Authorised dealers can be located at http://www.ktm.com/au/dealer/

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — KTM Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000817