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Although KTM says this problem has relative small chances of happening, there is still an issue with some of its Adventure models that might render their brakes nonfunctional.
KTM has issued a recall for three of its models – the 1190 Adventure, the 1190 Adventure RS, and the 1290 Super Adventure – made until and including 2016. There seems to be a potential short-circuit of the ABS modulator that, in rare cases, could lead to brake failure.
As the company explains: “Following market investigations by KTM, it has been determined that due to deviations in the assembly process, in isolated cases contact may occur between the wiring harness and the ABS modulator. Measurements have shown that an electrical connection may be created via the brake line between the ABS modulator and the vehicle ground.”
“For this to occur, the wiring harness must be frayed and must be in contact with the ABS modulator and the brake line must be electrically conductive. This only occurs in very rare cases. A conductive brake line can overheat and ultimately melt which can result in failure of a brake system circuit. The routing of the wiring harness must therefore be checked and if necessary corrected at the models mentioned.”
Customers are being contacted at the moment and asked to take their machines to an authorized KTM dealership for an inspection of the ABS modulator's wiring harness and a replacement part where needed. All of which are done for free, of course.
KTM had another recall this year when production deviations occurring during the manufacturing process made the front wheel spokes break during heavy strain while riding. The problem was found on most offroad bikes, like the SX and SX-F families, all addressing the 2016 range. Sister company Husqvarna went through the same problem with the same model year TC 125, TC 250, FC 250, FC 350, and FC 450 models.
As the company explains: “Following market investigations by KTM, it has been determined that due to deviations in the assembly process, in isolated cases contact may occur between the wiring harness and the ABS modulator. Measurements have shown that an electrical connection may be created via the brake line between the ABS modulator and the vehicle ground.”
“For this to occur, the wiring harness must be frayed and must be in contact with the ABS modulator and the brake line must be electrically conductive. This only occurs in very rare cases. A conductive brake line can overheat and ultimately melt which can result in failure of a brake system circuit. The routing of the wiring harness must therefore be checked and if necessary corrected at the models mentioned.”
Customers are being contacted at the moment and asked to take their machines to an authorized KTM dealership for an inspection of the ABS modulator's wiring harness and a replacement part where needed. All of which are done for free, of course.
KTM had another recall this year when production deviations occurring during the manufacturing process made the front wheel spokes break during heavy strain while riding. The problem was found on most offroad bikes, like the SX and SX-F families, all addressing the 2016 range. Sister company Husqvarna went through the same problem with the same model year TC 125, TC 250, FC 250, FC 350, and FC 450 models.
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