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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 20V170📅 Mar 20, 2020

2018–2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 & 2019–2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V170000
Manufacturer recall #
HTB2012
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,500
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Owner phone
1-888-985-6090
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 7, 2020
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V170 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V170?

2018–2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 & 2019–2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701. 1,500 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Husqvarna dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-985-6090.