2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 21V792000Oct 12, 20218,398 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Clutch assembly › Slave cylinder
  Covers: Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018–2020, 701 Supermoto 2018–2020, KTM 690 Enduro R 2018–2020 +4 more

  Reported issue: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.

  Possible consequence: An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.

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• 21V627000Aug 10, 20211,506 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Motorcycle › Fairing/cowling/windscreen › Mounting fasteners/hardware
  Covers: Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018–2020, Svartpilen 701 2019–2020

  Reported issue: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Husqvarna Motorcycle 701 Vitpilen and 2019-2020 701 Svartpilen motorcycles. The gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be positioned incorrectly, possibly resulting in a loose rear axle nut, causing the license plate holder to contact the rear wheel.

  Possible consequence: License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and realign the gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm, and inspect the tightness of the rear wheel axle collar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is…

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• 20V170000Mar 19, 20201,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018–2020, Svartpilen 701 2019–2020

  Reported issue: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen and 2018-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area.

  Possible consequence: A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source, and increase the risk of damage or injury.

  Remedy: KTM will notify owners, and Husqvarna Motorcycle Dealers will replace the affected fuel tank, install new gaskets, and update software for proper fuel calibration, free of charge. Owners will be notified to take their motorcycles to a Husqvarna Motorcycle North America, Inc. (HMNA) dealership for repairs. The recall…

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