2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 | 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 | 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 | 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 | 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 — Structure: motorcycle: fairing/cowling/windscreen: mounting fasteners/hardware
Published August 11, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 10, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V627000, published August 11, 2021 and initiated August 10, 2021. Recalling firm: KTM North America, Inc.; 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 | 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 | 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 | 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 | 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 — Structure: motorcycle: fairing/cowling/windscreen: mounting fasteners/hardware.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HUSQVARNA
- Model
- VITPILEN 701
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2020 HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 | 2019 HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 | 2020 HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN 701 | 2019 HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN 701 | 2018 HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 | 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 | 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 | 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 | 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 — Structure: motorcycle: fairing/cowling/windscreen: mounting fasteners/hardware recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V627000 on August 11, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HUSQVARNA. Model: VITPILEN 701.