The 2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure has 5 recalls, with the most serious being two separate fuel leak risks: one from the fuel tank cover mounting area and one from a tank manufacturing defect, either of which can ignite and cause a fire.
On the brake side, the wiring harness can fray and make contact with the ABS modulator. The heat generated can melt the brake line, causing brake failure and raising the risk of a crash. The rear shock absorber rounds out the list, appearing in two filings that describe the same problem: oil leaking from the rebound damping plug. As oil drains out, the shock loses its ability to absorb bumps and control the rear wheel's movement, which can make the motorcycle unstable and difficult to handle, particularly in corners or on uneven pavement.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing defect can cause the fuel tank to leak on certain motorcycles.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your fuel tank. If leaking, the tank is replaced. If not leaking, the tank cover mounting insert is replaced with a corrected part.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel can leak from where the fuel tank cover mounts to the tank.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS brake modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, it may overheat and melt.
What the fix does
Dealers will reposition the wiring harness for the electronic control unit to prevent contact with the ABS modulator.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Oil can leak from the rebound damping plug on the rear shock absorber. Oil loss damages the shock's interior, preventing proper suspension function and affecting motorcycle stability and handling.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Suspension Control Unit software and inspect the rebound damping plug. If leaks are found, they will replace the rear shock absorber.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear shock absorber may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, causing the shock to lose its damping function.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rebound damping plug, replace the shock absorber if needed, and install updated suspension control software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
