Ktm 690 Duke R: The Floating Piston In The Front Brake Master Cylinder May Crack
Recall Summary KTM is recalling approximately 9,690 motorcycles (690 DUKE R, 1290 SUPERDUKE GT, 1290 SUPER DUKE R, and related models) due to a manufacturing defect in the front brake master cylinder. The floating piston inside may crack when exposed to high stress, such as track use, frequent ABS activation, or if the motorcycle is dropped, which could reduce front braking performance. Owners of affected vehicles should have the floating piston replaced with a modified version.
- Recalling firm
- KTM
- Product
- Vehicles: KTM 690 DUKE R, KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE GT, KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R, KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R SE, KTM SUPER DUKE. Units affected: 9,690
- Reason
- 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. Remedy: On affected machines replace the floating piston in the front brake master cylinder with a modified version
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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