Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, Ktm 1390 Super Duke R. Published by Transport Canada as 2026516 on 14 October 2026. System: Steering. 64 vehicles affected in Canada.
What the notice says This recall is for steering dampers installed on certain motorcycles or sold as a replacement part. On certain motorcycles, the replacement steering damper may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering damper can loosen from the mounting adapter and cause a loss of steering control.
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| Recall number | 2026516 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ktm |
| Category | Motorcycle |
| System | Steering |
| Notice type | Service Campaign Mfr |
| Published | 14 October 2026 |
| Last updated by Transport Canada | 30 October 2026 |
| Model years | 2020-2026 |
| Vehicles named | Ktm 1290 Super Duke R, Ktm 1390 Super Duke R |
What the notice says today
The issue
This recall is for steering dampers installed on certain motorcycles or sold as a replacement part. On certain motorcycles, the replacement steering damper may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the steering damper can loosen from the mounting adapter and cause a loss of steering control.
The safety risk
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
What will be done
KTM dealers will contact owners and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to apply threadlocker to the steering damper.
Note
This recall affects steering damper part number 16181T01E. This voluntary recall is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Version française (Transport Canada)
Problème : Ce rappel concerne les amortisseurs de direction installés sur certaines motocyclettes ou vendus comme pièces de rechange. Sur certaines motocyclettes, l'amortisseur de direction pourrait ne pas avoir été fabriqué correctement. Par conséquent, l'amortisseur de direction pourrait se desserrer de l'adaptateur de fixation et entraîner une perte de contrôle de la direction. Remarque : Ce rappel concerne l'amortisseur de direction portant le numéro de pièce 16181T01E. Ce rappel volontaire n'est pas effectué en vertu des exigences de la Loi sur la sécurité automobile. Risques pour la sécurité : Une perte de contrôle de la direction pourrait augmenter le risque d'accident. Mesures correctives : Les concessionnaires KTM communiqueront avec les propriétaires et leur demanderont d'amener leur véhicule chez un concessionnaire pour faire appliquer un adhésif frein-filet sur l'amortisseur de direction.
What it said before
Nothing has changed while we have been watching. We first read this notice on 31 October 2026 and last read it on 31 October 2026.
The copy we hold today hashes to 30481d694f6cba029842c54fa786b379…, so if it is ever edited the change is provable rather than a matter of memory.
Last checked . No change has been recorded in the wording.
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