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SevereNHTSA·21V792000·Announced 2021-10-12

KTM and Husqvarna Recall Motorcycles for Clutch Slave Cylinder Defect

KTM North America is recalling specific 2018-2020 KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles because a damaged gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may prevent the clutch from disengaging, increasing crash 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 (clutch slave cylinder) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles, including the 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 690 Duke, and 701 Enduro LR models. The recall involves a total of 8,398 vehicles.

The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing. This defect could cause the clutch to become inoperable and fail to disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in. An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the clutch slave cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 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
KTM, HUSQVARNA 690 ENDURO R, 701 ENDURO LR, 690 DUKE, ENDURO
Brand
KTM
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
8,398

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 (8)

  • 690 ENDURO R
  • 701 ENDURO LR
  • 690 DUKE
  • ENDURO
  • 701 SUPERMOTO
  • 690 SMC R
  • VITPILEN 701
  • SVARTPILEN 701

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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