2022-2024 KTM RC 390, 2022-2023 KTM 390 Duke recall: Throttle Failure
Report received by NHTSA: March 27, 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 America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles. Water may enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power while riding.
- The risk
Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
7,974 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2024 KTM RC 390, 2022-2023 KTM 390 Duke.
- 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
21 earlier NHTSA recalls by KTM North America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 23, 2025 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R, 2025 KTM 390 Adventure X, 2025 KTM 390 Enduro R and 1 more model recall: Side Stand Spring May Break
- Dec. 1, 2025 2024-2025 KTM 390 Duke, 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 and 4 more models recall: Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- Oct. 30, 2025 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, 2024 KTM 250 Duke and 2 more models recall: Fuel Filler Cap Seal May Leak Fuel (agency record)
- Sept. 11, 2025 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure, 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2022-2023 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 recall: Throttle Failure (agency record)
- Feb. 7, 2025 KTM North America, Inc. recall: Front Brake Caliper May Crack And Break (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
KTM will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 & HTB2603. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V598.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- KTM 390 Duke 2022-2023
- KTM RC 390 2022-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V196000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KTM North America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 27, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 7,974 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | KTB2606 & HTB2603 |
| “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