KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
KTM recalls 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles with potential fuel leaks near ignition sources, risking fire. Owners must have fuel tank cover mounting insert inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
KTM is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles due to a fuel leak risk near ignition sources that could cause fire. This affects owners who need to have the fuel tank cover mounting insert inspected and replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227208-ktm-2016-1290-super-adventure-fuel-leak-fire-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227208-ktm-2016-1290-super-adventure-fuel-leak-fire-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V087000
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“KTM 2016 1290 Super Adventure Fuel Leak Fire Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227208-ktm-2016-1290-super-adventure-fuel-leak-fire-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #19V087000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V087000).
Why it’s dangerous
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area. If this leak occurs near an ignition source like a spark plug or hot engine part, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles are affected. Riders with the specific fuel tank cover mounting insert issue are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2015-2016 model with the KTM 1290 Super Adventure name. The specific fuel tank cover mounting insert may leak fuel.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KTM Customer Service
Call 1-888-985-6090 to schedule a fuel tank cover mounting insert inspection and replacement.
Have Fuel Tank Cover Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert at no cost to fix the leak risk.
What NHTSA says to do
KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.
Questions people ask
Is this recall for all 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventures?
No, only specific 2015-2016 models with the fuel tank cover mounting insert issue.
How do I know if my motorcycle is affected?
Check if your motorcycle is a 2015-2016 model with the KTM 1290 Super Adventure name and has the specific fuel tank cover mounting insert.
What should I do if I have the affected part?
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert at no cost to fix the leak risk.
Contact KTM
We’ve drafted a message you can send KTM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V087000 — KTM KTM Hello, I own a KTM that is covered by recall 19V087000 from KTM. The official recall notice states: KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #19V087000 (July 2, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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