NHTSA Recall 18V033000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
KTM North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,361 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V033000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | TB1805 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | January 10, 2018 |
| Owner notification | February 21, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V033000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ktm 1290 Super Duke GT | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Ktm 1290 Super Duke R | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.