KTM North America, Inc.: Loss of Steering Control (26E071000)
KTM North America, Inc.: Loss of Steering Control (26E071000). Its units affected of 253 is below the median of 533 (42nd percentile). Dated 21 days ago, it is in the active follow-up window. Score 35/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 253 · 42th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 0.5x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KTM North America, Inc. |
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control |
| NHTSA ID | 26E071000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | KTB2614 |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 253 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 42th of 871 (median 533, 0.5x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-10-14
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: KTM North America, Inc. and 75 Equipment peers
- Equipment NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 75
- KTM North America, Inc.'s units affected: 42nd percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Medium: dated in the last 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Equipment peer: $15,000 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 253 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for KTM North America, Inc.?
KTM North America, Inc. recall 26E071000: Loss of Steering Control, 253 units.
How does KTM North America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 253 is below the median (42th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 21 days old, still within a typical 45-day follow-up window. Its Recall Urgency Score of 35/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
KTM North America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTM North America, Inc. | Equipment | 253 | 42nd | 2026-10-14 |
| Forest River Bus, LLC | Vehicle | 490 | 49th | 2026-10-23 |
| Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC | Vehicle | 14 | 11th | 2026-08-13 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 617 | 52nd | 2026-09-17 |
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