{"recall":{"id":"nhtsa-26E071000","source":"NHTSA","sourceName":"U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","cat":"vehicles","kids":false,"kind":"Equipment","title":"KTM North America, Inc.: Loss of Steering Control","firm":"KTM North America, Inc.","date":"2026-10-14","reported":"2026-10-14","status":"","classification":"","products":[{"name":"Recalled: certain Müller Präzision steering dampers (part number 16181T01E) sold as accessory parts for certain 2020-2026 KTM Super Duke R and Super Duke Evo motorcycles. The steering damper can loosen from the mounting adapter, which can lead to a loss of steering control.","type":"Equipment · STEERING"}],"reason":"KTM North American, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain Müller Präzision steering dampers (part number 16181T01E) sold as accessory parts for certain 2020-2026 KTM Super Duke R and Super Duke Evo motorcycles. The steering damper can loosen from the mounting adapter, which can lead to a loss of steering control.","hazard":"Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash or injury.","affected":"253 potentially affected","nationwide":true,"states":[],"units":"253","remedy":"Dealers will apply thread locker to the steering damper and tighten properly, free of charge. KTM notified dealers on October 13, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The information in your report suggests that KTM North America, Inc. may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.","whatToDo":"Dealers will apply thread locker to the steering damper and tighten properly, free of charge.","contact":"Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.","url":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E071000","apiUrl":"https://data.transportation.gov/resource/6axg-epim.json?$where=report_received_date>='2026-08-04T00:00:00'&$order=report_received_date DESC&$limit=2000","rawHash":"f913439973856fd9","firstSeen":"2026-11-02T13:57:14.206Z","updatedAt":"2026-11-02T13:57:14.206Z","history":[]},"official":{"fetchedAt":"2026-11-02T13:57:14.206Z","apiUrl":"https://data.transportation.gov/resource/6axg-epim.json?$where=report_received_date>='2026-08-04T00:00:00'&$order=report_received_date DESC&$limit=2000","officialUrl":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E071000","record":{"report_received_date":"2026-10-14T00:00:00.000","nhtsa_id":"26E071000","recall_link":{"url":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E071000","description":"Go to Recall"},"manufacturer":"KTM North America, Inc.","subject":"Loss of Steering Control","component":"STEERING","mfr_campaign_number":"KTB2614","recall_type":"Equipment","potentially_affected":"253","defect_summary":"KTM North American, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain Müller Präzision steering dampers (part number 16181T01E) sold as accessory parts for certain 2020-2026 KTM Super Duke R and Super Duke Evo motorcycles. The steering damper can loosen from the mounting adapter, which can lead to a loss of steering control.","consequence_summary":"Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash or injury.","corrective_action":"Dealers will apply thread locker to the steering damper and tighten properly, free of charge. KTM notified dealers on October 13, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.  The information in your report suggests that KTM North America, Inc. may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.","fire_risk_when_parked":"No","do_not_drive":"No"}}}