Recalls for your 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

Recalls for 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2020-03-20
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM


Posted on: 2021-08-11
Description
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.

Consequence
License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed in august 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.  

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:FAIRING/COWLING/WINDSCREEN:MOUNTING FASTENERS/HARDWARE


Posted on: 2021-08-11
Description
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.

Consequence
License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed in august 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.  

DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER


Posted on: 2021-10-13
Description
Ktm north america, inc.  (ktm) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 enduro r, vitpilen 701, 701 enduro, 701 supermoto, 2019-2020 690 smc r, svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 duke, and 2020 701 enduro lr motorcycles.  The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.

Consequence
An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 3, 2021.  Owners may contact ktm customer service at 1-888-985-6090.  Ktm's numbers for this recall are ktb2112 and htb2110.

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.  

DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM


Posted on: 2021-08-11
Description
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.

Consequence
License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
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.  

DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:FAIRING/COWLING/WINDSCREEN:MOUNTING FASTENERS/HARDWARE


Posted on: 2021-08-11
Description
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.

Consequence
License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
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.  

DEFECT #7 - SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM


Posted on: 2021-08-11
Description
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.

Consequence
License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
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.  

DEFECT #8 - STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:FAIRING/COWLING/WINDSCREEN:MOUNTING FASTENERS/HARDWARE


Posted on: 2021-08-11
Description
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.

Consequence
License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
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.