# KTM North America, Inc.: Loss of Steering Control (26E071000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 253 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E071000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.