KTM North America, Inc. equipment recall: Loss of Steering Control
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 14, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
253 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
KTM North America, Inc. has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 5 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
23 earlier NHTSA recalls by KTM North America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 8, 2026 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350S, 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 501S, 2024 Gasgas ES 350 and 1 more model recall: Rear Brake Caliper May Crack and Break
- March 27, 2026 KTM North America, Inc. recall: Throttle Failure (agency record)
- Dec. 23, 2025 KTM North America, Inc. recall: Side Stand Spring May Break (agency record)
- Dec. 1, 2025 KTM North America, Inc. recall: Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- Oct. 30, 2025 KTM North America, Inc. recall: Fuel Filler Cap Seal May Leak Fuel (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will apply thread locker to the steering damper and tighten properly, 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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E071000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KTM North America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 253 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | KTB2614 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record