Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 30, 2021
KTM 790 Adventure (2020) Recall: Front Brake May Not Stop Properly
KTM recalls 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles due to front brake master cylinder piston return spring being too weak, potentially increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Owners must contact KTM for free replacement.
KTM is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles because the front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak. This could increase stopping distance and raise the risk of a crash or injury. Owners should contact KTM customer service for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79805-ktm-790-adventure-2020-recall-front-brake-may-not-stop.
“KTM 790 Adventure (2020) Recall: Front Brake May Not Stop Properly.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79805-ktm-790-adventure-2020-recall-front-brake-may-not-stop. Based on NHTSA recall #21V304000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V304000).
KTM North America recalled 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles, plus 2020 790 Adventure R Rally models due to front brake issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on April 30, 2021. Dealers will replace the return spring free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
KTM 790 ADVENTURE, 2019-2020
KTM 790 ADVENTURE R, 2019-2020
KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY, 2020
What to do
Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
The hazard
A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show KTM North America has 27 other recalls on file since May 25, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Husqvarna FE 350S (Aug. 7, 2026), KTM RC 390 (March 27, 2026), and KTM 390 Adventure R (Dec. 23, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure or 790 Adventure R model. The recall covers these specific models and years.
Brand
KTM
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact KTM Customer Service
Call 1-888-985-6090 to schedule a free brake replacement at a dealer.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 21 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact KTM
We’ve drafted a message you can send KTM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V304000 — KTM 790 Adventure (2020) Recall: Front Brake May Not Stop Properly
Hello,
I own a KTM 790 Adventure (2020) Recall: Front Brake May Not Stop Properly that is covered by recall 21V304000 from KTM.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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