KTM Fahrrad bike recall targets road and gravel models equipped with carbon wheels. The measure began on April 1, 2026 and involves around 3 thousand units sold at Europa. The company identified isolated irregularities on the edges of the rims during quality control examinations. Essas faults do not appear to the naked eye nor during normal use of the bicycle.
KTM Fahrrad GmbH, based in Mattighofen, in Áustria, decided to act as a precaution. General director Stefan Limbrunner commented on the case in a statement to the BILD newspaper. Ele reported that endoscopic checks revealed abnormalities in the carbon rims. Até At the moment, there is no record of accidents or damages related to the problem.
Recall covers specific 2026 models
The action mainly involves the Revelator Alto Master bicycles, in white+jungle and dark sea + blue, and several Gravelator Elite models. Entre affected versions are those equipped with Di2 transmission, such as olive pearl, blue gray matt, royal teal, gray beige matt and cargo green matt. The detected defect rate is around one unit per thousand produced.
Carbon rims are the central component of the problem. The company did not detail the exact nature of the irregularities, but assured that they only emerged in internal tests. Nenhum owner has reported visible or noticeable glitches in pedaling so far.
- Revelator Alto Master in white+jungle
- Revelator Alto Master in dark sea + blue
- Gravelator Elite Di2 in olive pearl
- Gravelator Elite Di2 in blue gray matt
- Gravelator Elite 2x in royal teal
The list above summarizes the main models mentioned in the official information. KTM reinforced that bicycles already inspected and delivered with the “Quality Aprovada” label are not part of the recall.
Empresa recommends immediate contact with resellers
Quem purchased one of the affected bicycles and should contact the store where the purchase was made as soon as possible. The procedure includes removing the rims, which will be sent to KTM headquarters at Áustria. Lá will undergo detailed inspection and, if necessary, will be replaced at no additional cost to the customer.
The manufacturer said it wants to minimize any inconvenience. The inspection and eventual exchange process is free of charge. Proprietários on Alemanha, where around 1,200 units were sold, and other European countries should follow the guidance.
KTM Fahrrad employs around 500 people and recorded revenue of 477 million euros in 2022. The company originates from Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen, founded in 1951, and today operates independently after restructuring within the original group.
Preventive Medida avoids greater risks
The decision to recall the models came during quality check routines. Endoscopic examinations made it possible to identify the problem before it became visible or created risky situations. The company highlighted that the action is preventive and that there are no known cases of incidents.
Ciclistas Road and gravel riders using these models must discontinue use pending inspection. The recommendation aims to guarantee the integrity of the wheels in high performance conditions, common on both asphalt and mixed terrain. Gravel bikes, for example, face varying efforts off-road.
KTM reinforces commitment to safety
The European manufacturer operates in a competitive segment of high-performance bicycles. The recall demonstrates attention to quality standards, especially in carbon components, which require manufacturing precision. The company will continue to monitor the process and will update dealers on the progress of inspections.
Proprietários who have not yet been contacted can check the status of the bike by serial number at the store or directly on the official KTM website. The action only covers units with affected original wheels.