Motorcycles recalled for throttle failures caused by water intrusion in Husqvarna and KTM models
KTM North America is recalling Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles due to water intrusion in the throttle control unit. Loss of throttle control could cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk.
What this means for you
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 addresses a potential safety hazard—loss of drive power while riding—that could result in crashes or injury. However, the source text does not report any actual illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injuries score at most 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 motorcycles, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. The e-throttle (electronic throttle) control units in these motorcycles are susceptible to water intrusion.
Water entering the e-throttle control unit can cause it to fail, resulting in a loss of engine power while riding. This increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Potentially 9,070 units are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 30, 2026. KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control unit free of charge. Owners can contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 to arrange service.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2023 HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN 401
- Brand
- HUSQVARNA
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycles
- Hazard
- water-intrusion
- throttle-failure
- loss-of-drive-power
- Affected units
- 9,070
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 (3)
- SVARTPILEN 401
- 390 ADVENTURE
- VITPILEN 401
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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