Administrators Bryan Bosch Posted June 6, 2016 Administrators My Ride Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 6, 2016 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – RECALL Subject: Rear Shock may Leak Oil and Lose Function Report Receipt Date: MAY 10, 2016NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V279000Component(s): SUSPENSIONPotential Number of Units Affected: 1,238 All Products Associated with this Recall Vehicle KTM Model 1290 SUPER ADVENTUREModel Year(s)2015 – 2016 Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc. SUMMARY:KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function. CONSEQUENCE:Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY:KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug for leaking and replace the shock absorber, as necessary, and install a new version of the suspension control unit software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM’s number for this recall is TB1611. NOTES:Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted June 6, 2016 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 It happens but then one wonders about the incestuous nature of purchasing your own suspension company (WP). Some say the smart ones stayed in Holland and started Tractive. Did I say that out loud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bryan Bosch Posted June 6, 2016 Author Administrators My Ride Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 What OE's are running Tractive suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted June 6, 2016 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 I don't think any. The margins are too low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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