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2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 29, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 10, 2018
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, most frequently naming the brakes category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
18V033000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Jan 10, 2018
2,361 units potentially affected
The defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Duke R ABS, 2016 1290 Super Duke R SE ABS and 1290 Super Duke GT ABS and 2017-2018 Super Duke R and1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.
The risk: If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the piston with an aluminum one, free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2018. Owner's may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
KTM North America, Inc.Manufacturer number TB1805View on NHTSA.gov
17V194000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Mar 21, 2017
487 units potentially affected
The defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles. The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy: KTM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Customers may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
KTM North America, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed Mar 29, 2018

I RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL # 18V033 IN REGARDS TO THIS VEHICLE. KTM HAS FAILED TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM IN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS DATED ON 2/23/2018. ADDITIONALLY, BREMBO ANNOUNCED THE PROBLEM ON 1/8/2018. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ORDERED THE PARTS AS SOON AS THEY COULD, BUT THEY HAVE YET TO COME IN. THERE IS NOT AN ESTIMATED TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WILL ARRIVE TO ALLOW FOR THE REPAIR. GIVEN THE REPAIR HAS NOT BEEN MADE 5 WEEKS AFTER THE NOTICE AND 12 WEEKS AFTER THE INITIAL IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROBLEM, KTM HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM IN A TIMELY MANNER.

NHTSA ID
11082080
Incident
Mar 29, 2018
Mileage
5,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

KTB2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Updated software is available for the 2019 1290 Super Duke GT. Therefore, all of the motorcycles control units must be checked to verify that they have the latest flash file versions installed. If they do not have the latest version, they must be updated.

TB1801

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Due to market feedback, KTM North America, Inc. has found that on the 2017 1290 SUPER DUKE GT there is a possibility that the fuel filters and/or fuel pump motor could cause a lower than recommended fuel pressure which could decrease the performance of the engine. To aid in preventing a fuel pressure decrease, a replacement kit for the fuel pump has been specially developed consisting of new seals, gaskets, filters and pump motor to stabilize and maintain recommended operating fuel pressure.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024000—
2023000—
2021000—
2020000—
2019000—
2018010—
2017Viewing120—
2016220—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.