The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V363000·Announced 2021-05-17

Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR Recalled for Fuel Line Chafe Risk

KTM is recalling 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR motorcycles because fuel lines may chafe and leak, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 line chafing) that poses a significant fire risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling all 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The recall involves 171 vehicles where the fuel lines on the front fuel tank may chafe against the tank, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.

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

Dealers will install two new fuel lines and an additional clamp free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HUSQVARNA 701 ENDURO LR
Brand
HUSQVARNA
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
171

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 (1)

  • 701 ENDURO LR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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