KTM 2016 1290 Super Adventure: Brake Line Melting Risk
KTM recalls 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles with potential brake line melting causing brake failure. Affected vehicles may require free wiring harness repositioning.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
KTM is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles due to a risk that brake lines could melt, leading to brake failure and potential crashes. This hazard affects vehicles manufactured between December 2014 and March 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227209-ktm-2016-1290-super-adventure-brake-line-melting-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227209-ktm-2016-1290-super-adventure-brake-line-melting-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V854000
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“KTM 2016 1290 Super Adventure: Brake Line Melting Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227209-ktm-2016-1290-super-adventure-brake-line-melting-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V854000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V854000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator, making the brake line electrically conductive. This causes the brake line to overheat and melt, potentially leading to brake failure and crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles and 2013-2016 1190 Adventure/Adventure R models manufactured between December 2014 and April 2016 are affected. Riders using these motorcycles without the fix are at risk of brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for KTM 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles from 2015-2016 manufactured December 2014 to March 2016, or 1190 Adventure/Adventure R models from 2013-2016 manufactured November 2012 to April 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KTM Customer Service
Call 1-888-985-6090 to get notified about the free wiring harness repositioning.
What NHTSA says to do
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will re-position the wiring harness for the electronic control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
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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 #16V854000 (November 28, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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