Recall 20V170000: 2019–2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701, 2018–2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 19, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 1,500
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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 began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact HMNA customer service at 1-888-985-6090. HMNA's number for this recall is HTB2012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
- 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701
- 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
- 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
- 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V170000
- Manufacturer campaign
- HTB2012
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 7, 2020
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology