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KTM 390 Adventure Recall 25V598: Water Can Cut Motorcycle Drive Power While Riding

NHTSA campaign 25V598, reported September 11, 2025, 9,070 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can enter the electronic throttle control unit on certain Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles, causing the unit to fail and the motorcycle to lose drive power. Losing power while riding raises the risk of a crash and injury.

Authorized KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the e-throttle control and replace it if needed, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. If you have questions, contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090, and reference recall numbers KTB2606 or HTB2603.

You can check whether your VIN is included in this recall, which became searchable on March 31, 2026, and contact a dealer to schedule the free repair.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V598KTM North America, Inc.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
Problem
KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power.
Risk
Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTB2606 and HTB2603. The VINs involved in this recall became searchable on March 31, 2026.

Affected vehicles

Husqvarna Svartpilen 40120222023
Husqvarna Vitpilen 40120222023
KTM 390 Adventure202220232024