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Safety recall · 26V196000

Vehicle speed control: throttle KTM recall

KTM North America reported this recall to NHTSA on March 27, 2026. It covers about 7,974 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
26V196000
Reported
Mar 27, 2026
Vehicles
7,974
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

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.

The fix

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized KTM dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 26V196000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 26V196000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. KTM North America's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 26V196000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 26V196000 announced?

KTM North America reported it to NHTSA on March 27, 2026. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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