2018–2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 & 2019–2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
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
- 21V627000
- Manufacturer recall #
- HTB2106
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,506
- Component
- STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:FAIRING/COWLING/WINDSCREEN:MOUNTING FASTENERS/HARDWARE; SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM
- Owner phone
- 1-888-985-6090
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 1, 2021
- 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.nhtsa.gov.