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NHTSA recall 21V792000

Power Train · KTM North America, Inc.

October 12, 2021report date
8,398units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.

The 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro Lr, 2018 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto, 2019 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto, 2020 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto, 2018 Husqvarna Enduro, 2019 Husqvarna Enduro, 2020 Husqvarna Enduro, 2019 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701, 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701, 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, 2018 Ktm 690 Duke, 2019 Ktm 690 Duke, 2018 Ktm 690 Enduro R, 2019 Ktm 690 Enduro R, 2020 Ktm 690 Enduro R, 2019 Ktm 690 Smc R, 2020 Ktm 690 Smc R.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V792000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.