CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:FAIRING/COWLING/WINDSCREEN:MOUNTING FASTENERS/HARDWARE; SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The gear teeth on the license plate holder and rear swingarm may be misaligned, which can allow the rear axle nut to loosen. When that happens, the license plate holder can contact the rear wheel.
This contact can increase the risk of a crash or injury, since interference with the rear wheel can upset the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Authorized dealers will inspect and realign the gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm, and check the tightness of the rear wheel axle collar, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021. You can contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 (recall number HTB2106), and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 | 201820192020 |