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KTM North America, Inc.: Loss of Steering Control
Recall date · Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Dealers will apply thread locker to the steering damper and tighten properly, free of charge.
- Company
- KTM North America, Inc.
- 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.
- Who’s affected
- 253 potentially affected
- Where
- Nationwide
- 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.
- Remedy contact
- Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
- Official notice
- www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E071000…
Products
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.
Equipment · STEERING
Update history
- First listed on OVERLOOKED from the official record.
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