NHTSA Complaint #11613634 — 2021 KTM 790 ADVENTURE R

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11613634
Vehicle 2021 KTM 790 ADVENTURE R
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

Good day to whoever is reading! I've recently discovered that my brake light does not turn on on my bike no matter what brake i use front or rear. Only way it works if i push brake really hard, like way beyond regular or emergency braking. I've found similar issues online and people pointing on faulty brake sensors. They are located under the gas tank. It requires good amount of skill and time to replace them. But i did and my brake lights returned, but during a test ride i'm loosing my rear brake COMPLETELY. I take everything apart again and find out that rear brake sensor is leaking. Turned out it needed one more turn really really hard turn, so hard i thought ABS module which they connect to is not going to endure it. I guess it could happen to front brake as well. And the brakes were fine my initial test ride around a corner. In theory i could lose both brakes on my way to work next day if i did not test ride enough. It is not just unacceptably hard to fix such a simple and crucial thing like a brake lights which go out without a warning but there is also a chance to lose both brakes in a middle of a ride. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Brake lights, yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Not safe Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Unknown Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning

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