KTM 2018 Super Duke R: Front Brake Failure Risk
KTM recalls 2018 Super Duke R motorcycles with potential front brake master cylinder failure. Owners must contact KTM for free piston replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
KTM is recalling certain 2018 Super Duke R motorcycles due to a risk that the front brake master cylinder could fail, potentially causing loss of braking ability and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get the piston replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225149-ktm-2018-super-duke-r-front-brake-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225149-ktm-2018-super-duke-r-front-brake-failure-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V033000
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“KTM 2018 Super Duke R: Front Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225149-ktm-2018-super-duke-r-front-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V033000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V033000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the motorcycle loses front braking capability. This could lead to a crash if the rider needs to stop suddenly, especially at higher speeds.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 KTM Super Duke R motorcycles with the specific model year and trim levels mentioned in the recall are affected. Riders using these motorcycles without the fix are at risk of losing front braking ability.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a 2018 model year and is part of the Super Duke R series. The recall covers specific trim levels including ABS and non-ABS versions.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KTM Customer Service
Reach out to KTM at 1-888-985-6090 to schedule a free piston replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V033000 (October 1, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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