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KTM 1290 Super Adventure recalls

DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the KTM 1290 Super Adventure since 2016, 1 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 966 UK vehicles of this model.

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All KTM 1290 Super Adventure recalls, newest first

  1. 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE · the plug of the activated charcoal canister drainage hose can be damaged by heat from the exhaust system

    1 Jul 2021 · RM/2021/020

    The plug of the activated charcoal canister drainage hose can be damaged by heat from the exhaust system.

    Fix: The existing plug must be replaced by the new aluminum version.

    428 vehicles · built 18 Jan 2021 to 28 May 2021

  2. 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE · in the seat area there may be minimal fuel leakage

    6 Feb 2019 · RM/2019/004

    There may be fuel leakage at the lower fitting insert of the fuel tank fairing.

    Fix: Check for leaks replace tank if leak evidenced.If no leak evident fit a retrofit kit to prevent leaks occurring in the area.

    339 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2014 to 27 Sep 2016

  3. 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE · shock absorber may fail

    29 Apr 2016 · RM/2016/020

    It is possible there is a leak of hydraulic fluid at the plug of the semi-active shock absorber. A loss of hydraulic fluid can lead to a negative affect of the performance of the shock absorber handling of the machine and damage to the interior of the shock absorber.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and check for fluid leakage from the plug of the semi-active shock absorber. If there is visible leakage the shock absorber will be changed for a new unit and mounted with the original preload adjuster. If there is no leakage the original shock absorber can remain in please. In all cases check the software and update as necessary.

    199 vehicles · built 26 Nov 2014 to 1 Dec 2015

Other KTM models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.