KTM recalls 2019-2020 790 Adventure motorcycles due to rear brake hose overheating that can cause brake system failure and crash risk. Owners must contact KTM for free brake line repair.
KTM is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure motorcycles because the rear brake hose may overheat, causing brake failure. This could lead to reduced braking ability and increase crash risk. Owners should contact KTM for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79806-ktm-790-adventure-2020-recall-brake-failure-risk.
“KTM 790 Adventure (2020) Recall: Brake Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79806-ktm-790-adventure-2020-recall-brake-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V198000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V198000).
KTM North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R motorcycles due to a rear brake system failure risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on June 4, 2020. Dealers will install a new rear brake line free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
KTM 790 ADVENTURE R, 2019-2020
KTM 790 ADVENTURE, 2019-2020
What to do
Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.
The hazard
The rear brake hose may overheat, causing the rear brake system to fail. If the rear brake system fails, there would be reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show KTM North America, Inc. has 27 other recalls on file since May 25, 2011. Recent similar recalls include the Ducati Panigale V4 S (Jan. 28, 2026), Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Motorcycles (April 13, 2026), and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (Nov. 18, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure or 790 Adventure R motorcycles. The recall started April 28, 2020, and KTM will notify owners directly.
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 rear brake line repair.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 37 days.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
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 20V198000 — KTM 790 Adventure (2020) Recall: Brake Failure Risk
Hello,
I own a KTM 790 Adventure (2020) Recall: Brake Failure Risk that is covered by recall 20V198000 from KTM.
The official recall notice states: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new rear brake line, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2020. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB2011.
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 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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