Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2018–2020: 3 recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Power Train #21V792000 · 2021 · 8,398 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Structure, Suspension #21V627000 · 2021 · 1,506 units
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.
Risk: License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline #20V170000 · 2020 · 1,500 units
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
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