KTM recalls 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles due to water entering throttle control causing loss of drive power. Owners must contact KTM for free replacement by April 30, 2026.
Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
KTM is recalling certain 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles because water can enter the throttle control unit, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. This affects owners who purchased these models between 2022 and 2024.
Water can enter the throttle control unit, causing it to fail. This leads to loss of drive power while riding, which increases the risk of crashes or injuries.
Owners of 2022-2024 KTM RC 390 motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes without proper maintenance may face reduced power during rides.
Check if your motorcycle has a 2022-2024 model year and is listed in the NHTSA recall database. The recall covers KTM RC 390 motorcycles with specific VINs that will be searchable on NHTSA.gov by March 31, 2026.
Call 1-888-985-6090 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the e-throttle control unit.
Search for your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov by March 31, 2026 to confirm if your motorcycle is affected.
KTM will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 & HTB2603. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V598.
Water can enter the throttle control unit, causing it to fail and leading to loss of drive power while riding.
Your motorcycle is affected if it was manufactured between 2022 and 2024 and has a specific VIN listed in the NHTSA recall database.
Contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 to arrange a free inspection and replacement of the e-throttle control unit.
We’ve drafted a message you can send KTM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V196000 — KTM KTM Hello, I own a KTM that is covered by recall 26V196000 from KTM. The official recall notice states: KTM will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 & HTB2603. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V598. 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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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.
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