KTM recall: The floating piston in the front brake master cylinder may crack
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Because of a manufacturing fault the floating piston in the front brake master cylinder may crack under high stress conditions typical of track use frequent ABS interventions or if a machine is dropped. This could reduce the efficiency of the front brake.
- What to do
- Contact a KTM dealer to book the free repair. On affected machines replace the floating piston in the front brake master cylinder with a modified version
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Because of a manufacturing fault the floating piston in the front brake master cylinder may crack under high stress conditions typical of track use frequent ABS interventions or if a machine is dropped. This could reduce the efficiency of the front brake.
The fix
On affected machines replace the floating piston in the front brake master cylinder with a modified version
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 690 DUKE R | 24 Mar 2015 | 14 Jun 2017 | 1,938 |
| 1290 SUPERDUKE GT | 19 Mar 2015 | 19 Dec 2017 | 1,938 |
| 1290 SUPER DUKE R | 19 Mar 2015 | 19 Dec 2017 | 1,938 |
| 1290 SUPER DUKE R SE | 19 Mar 2015 | 19 Dec 2017 | 1,938 |
| Super Duke | 19 Mar 2015 | 19 Dec 2017 | 1,938 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.