Recall 21V627000: 2019–2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701, 2018–2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 10, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 1,506
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
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.nhtsa.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
- 21V627000
- Manufacturer campaign
- HTB2106
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 1, 2021
- Components
- Structure:motorcycle:fairing/cowling/windscreen:mounting fasteners/hardware (Body & Structure); Suspension:rear:motorcycle fork/swingarm (Suspension)
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