Complaints about the 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure peaked in 2017, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Motorcycle, built in Austria. Owner complaints on file from Apr 12, 2017 to Apr 12, 2017.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-087 | Feb 7, 2019 | Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area | Fuel system | 1,588 | Part replacement |
| 16V-854 | Nov 28, 2016 | In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator | Brakes | 7,801 | Not stated |
| 16V-279 | May 10, 2016 | These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function | Suspension | 1,238 | Software update |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
WHEN RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ONCE ~40 MPH IS REACHED THERE IS A VIBRATION / WOBBLE IN THE FRONTEND THAT CAN BE FELT AND ULTIMATELY IF THE GRIP IS LOOSENED OR HANDS REMOVED THE MOTORCYCLE SHAKES AND WOBBLES. THE WOBBLE IS LESS NOTICABLE AS SPEEDS INCREASE THROUGH 60 MPH. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED ACCESSORY LUGGAGE IS ATTACHED (EMPTY) THE WOBBLE IS WORSENED AND WHEN THE LUGGAGE IS LOADED THE WOBBLE / SHAKE INCREASES MORE. IT FEELS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND UNSTABLE.
NHTSA complaint 10972146Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.