NHTSA Campaign 20V170000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Issued by KTM North America, Inc. · Reported Mar 19, 2020 · 1,500 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUSQVARNA | SVARTPILEN 701 | 2019 | 1,500 |
| HUSQVARNA | SVARTPILEN 701 | 2020 | 1,500 |
| HUSQVARNA | VITPILEN 701 | 2018 | 1,500 |
| HUSQVARNA | VITPILEN 701 | 2019 | 1,500 |
| HUSQVARNA | VITPILEN 701 | 2020 | 1,500 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V170000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.