NHTSA Campaign 21V627000

SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM

Issued by KTM North America, Inc. · Reported Aug 10, 2021 · 1,506 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN 701 2019 1,506
HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN 701 2020 1,506
HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 2018 1,506
HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 2019 1,506
HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 2020 1,506

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V627000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.