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Recalls 2
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- What is wrong
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2025 390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Enduro R motorcycles. Engine vibrations may cause the side stand spring to break and the side stand to fall to the ground.
- Risk
- A motorcycle side stand that falls to the ground while riding can shut off the ignition, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to secure the side stand before riding the motorcycle until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the side stand spring and install a new side stand sensor retaining plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 17, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1‑888‑985‑6090. The manufacturer's number for this recall is KTB2514. The information in your report suggests that KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with the federal safety agency. 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.
Recall number 25V907000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM): software
- What is wrong
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024-2025 390 Duke, 2025 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R motorcycles. The engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1‑888‑985‑6090. The manufacturer's numbers for this recall are KTB2513 & HTB2508.
Recall number 25V825000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Ktm 390 SMC R 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KTM North America, Inc. has identified a deviation that may
- Electrical system
- During quality inspections, it was found that some front wheel collars did not meet the specification
- During quality checks, it was determined that the installed side stand spring does not meet our quality...
- During quality tests, it was found that the installed left switch control did not meet our quality...
- A software update is now available to support Quickshifter+. To ensure proper vehicle operation at the...
- To ensure the 2025 390 models listed above are performing correctly at the time of delivery, it is...
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How many recalls does the 2025 Ktm 390 SMC R have?
2 recalls, covering structure and engine and engine cooling.
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