The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V627000·Announced 2021-08-10

Husqvarna 701 Motorcycles Recalled for Rear Axle Nut Risk

KTM is recalling 2018-2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 and 2019-2020 Svartpilen 701 motorcycles because a loose rear axle nut could cause the license plate to hit the wheel.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (loose rear axle nut) that can lead to a crash or injury, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 and 2019-2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 motorcycles. The recall involves 1,506 vehicles in the United States.

The gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be positioned incorrectly. This can result in a loose rear axle nut, causing the license plate holder to contact the rear wheel. This interference can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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 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
1,506

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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