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2018-2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 and Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 recall: mounting fasteners/hardware

Ktm North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 10, 2021. It covers about 1,506 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,506
reported
Aug 10, 2021
owners notified
Oct 1, 2021

Structure: motorcycle: fairing/cowling/windscreen: mounting fasteners/hardware

What is 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.
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.

Recall number 21V627000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V627000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 and Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 mounting fasteners/hardware?

Yes. Recall 21V627000, reported on August 10, 2021, covers about 1,506 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V627000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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