KTM North America, Inc.: Steering (9999 MULLER PRAZISION STEERING DAMPER)

Company / brand

KTM North America, Inc.

Product

9999 MULLER PRAZISION STEERING DAMPER

Reason / hazard

Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do (remedy)

Dealers will apply thread locker to the steering damper, free of charge. KTM notified dealers on October 13, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The information in your report suggests that KTM North America, Inc. may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 0

Defect

KTM North American, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain Müller Präzision steering dampers (part number 16181T01E) sold as accessory parts for certain 2020-2026 KTM Super Duke R and Super Duke Evo motorcycles. The steering damper can loosen from the mounting adapter, which can lead to a loss of steering control.

Component

STEERING

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