KTM 390 Duke and RC 390 Motorcycles Recall
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KTM North America is recalling certain 2022-2024 motorcycles due to a potential throttle failure that could lead to loss of drive power and increased crash risk, affecting thousands of units.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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KTM Motorcycles Recall
What Happened
KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain motorcycles because water may enter the throttle control unit, causing it to fail and result in loss of drive power while riding.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 2022-2023 390 Duke and 2022-2024 RC 390 motorcycles. A total of 7,974 units are potentially affected, as per the NHTSA campaign number 26V196000. This recall expands a previous recall identified as 25V598.
What You Should Do
KTM will inspect and replace the e-throttle control unit free of charge. Owners should wait for notification letters, expected to be mailed on April 30, 2025, and can contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 for more information. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting March 31, 2026.
Why This Matters
Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury, highlighting potential safety concerns for motorcycle owners.
Source
This information is from NHTSA recall campaign number 26V196000. For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V196000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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