CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 recalls
Clutch May Not Disengage, Raising Crash Risk
A bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing.
Plate Holder May Rub Rear Wheel, Raising Crash Risk
The gear teeth on the license plate holder and rear swingarm may be misaligned, which can allow the rear axle nut to loosen.
Fuel leak at pump and sensor can cause fire risk
Fuel can leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area.
Most common 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
the motorcycle is unsafe and not operating properly due to clutch not working which is a result of the Clutch Slave cylinder recall which also damaged other parts that Husqvarna is refusing to cover. the motorcycle is at PCP motorsports which is an authorized dealer for Husqvarna. after directly contacting Husqvarna and provided them with further information they still declined coverage and fixing the bike
I was driving in heavy traffic on the Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn, NY on a 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 motorcycle when my hydraulic clutch suddenly stopped functioning. The bike has only about 70 miles on the odometer. This clutch problem caused the motorcycle to jerk to a stop. It was difficult to shift into neutral to restart the vehicle and there was a long line of cars behind me on the bridge with no breakdown lane. I was barely able to get the vehicle off the bridge. Every time I had to slow down to avoid a collision, the bike would stall. I learned that the problem was pervasive among the motorcycles with this hydraulic clutch slave cylinder system and saw evidence of hydraulic fluid
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V170000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO THREE BROTHERS RACING (1560 SUPERIOR AVE # C, COSTA MESA, CA 92627, (949) 642-0546) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE IF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 questions
Does the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701: Clutch May Not Disengage, Raising Crash Risk; Plate Holder May Rub Rear Wheel, Raising Crash Risk; Fuel leak at pump and sensor can cause fire risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Unknown Or Other (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 has been fixed?
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