The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V170000·Announced 2020-03-19

Husqvarna 701 Motorcycles Recalled for Fuel Leak Fire Risk

KTM is recalling 2018-2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen and Svartpilen 701 motorcycles because fuel may leak from the pump area, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system leak) that poses a risk of fire and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen and 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen motorcycles. The recall involves approximately 1,500 vehicles. The defect is that fuel may leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area.

A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source, and increase the risk of damage or injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

KTM will notify owners, and Husqvarna Motorcycle Dealers will replace the affected fuel tank, install new gaskets, and update software for proper fuel calibration, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact HMNA customer service at 1-888-985-6090 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701, SVARTPILEN 701
Brand
HUSQVARNA
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VITPILEN 701
  • SVARTPILEN 701

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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