What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2018012
- Recall date
- 9 January 2018
- Make
- Ktm, Husqvarna
- Models
- 1290 Super Duke R, 1290 Super Duke Gt, Fs450
- Model years
- 2015 to 2018
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 561
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain motorcycles, a crack within the polyphenilene sulphide (PPS) piston of the front brake master cylinder could occur. This could result in the master cylinder to not be able to generate sufficient hydraulic pressure, which could lead to a loss of braking capability of the front brake, increasing stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the PPS piston with one made from aluminum.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2018012.