Recall 21V627000: 2018–2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 10, 2021

Manufacturer

KTM North America, Inc.

Potentially affected

1,506vehicles

Model years

2018–2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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 HTB2106.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 7010 complaints
• 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 7012 complaints
• 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 7013 complaints
• 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 7017 complaints
• 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 7012 complaints