KTM recall KTB2606 & HTB2603

Q: Is KTB2606 & HTB2603 the same recall as 26V196000?

Yes. KTB2606 & HTB2603 is KTM’s own number for it; 26V196000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

KTM calls it KTB2606 & HTB2603. NHTSA filed it as campaign 26V196000 on Mar 27, 2026: vehicle speed control on the 2022–2024 KTM 390 Duke and 1 other KTM model, 7,974 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 26V196000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
26V196000	2022–2024 KTM 390 Duke and 1 other KTM model	Vehicle Speed Control	Mar 27, 2026	7,974	high

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. Risk Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury. 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 26V196000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. KTB2606 & HTB2603 is the number KTM assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 26V196000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is KTB2606 & HTB2603 the same recall as 26V196000?

Yes. KTB2606 & HTB2603 is KTM’s own number for it; 26V196000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does KTB2606 & HTB2603 cover?

2022–2024 KTM 390 Duke and 1 other KTM model, 7,974 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the KTB2606 & HTB2603 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.