The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V598000·Announced 2025-09-11

Motorcycles recalled because water in the throttle control can cause power loss

KTM North America is recalling certain Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Vitpilen 401 and KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles because water could enter the e-throttle control unit and cause loss of drive power. 9,070 units are affected.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects; a throttle control that can fail and cause loss of drive power while riding is a safety-critical vehicle defect, and no injuries are reported.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 motorcycles and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. The potential number of units affected is 9,070, under NHTSA campaign number 25V598000. The recalled component is the vehicle speed control throttle.

Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power. KTM states that loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.

KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 30, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 and refer to recall numbers KTB2606 and HTB2603.

The recalled product

Product
HUSQVARNA, KTM SVARTPILEN 401, VITPILEN 401, 390 ADVENTURE
Brand
HUSQVARNA
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
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
  • VITPILEN 401
  • 390 ADVENTURE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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