NHTSA Safety Recalls
2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Recalls
The 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 has 3 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the motorcycle's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Crashes reported
- 0
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
filed with NHTSA
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3 recalls on the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA 20V170000- The defect
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen and 2018-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area.
- The risk
- A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source, and increase the risk of damage or injury.
- The fix
- KTM will notify owners, and Husqvarna Motorcycle Dealers will replace the affected fuel tank, install new gaskets, and update software for proper fuel calibration, free of charge. Owners will be notified to take their motorcycles to a Husqvarna Motorcycle North America, Inc. (HMNA) dealership for repairs. The recall began July 7, 2020. Owners may contact HMNA customer service at 1-888-985-6090. HMNA's number for this recall is HTB2012.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER
NHTSA 21V792000- The defect
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 690 Enduro R, Vitpilen 701, 701 Enduro, 701 Supermoto, 2019-2020 690 SMC R, Svartpilen, 2018-2019 690 Duke, and 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The bellow-style gasket on the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, which could cause the clutch to become inoperable and not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in.
- The risk
- An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2112 and HTB2110.
Reported December 10, 2021 by KTM North America, Inc.
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:FAIRING/COWLING/WINDSCREEN:MOUNTING FASTENERS/HARDWARE
NHTSA 21V627000- The defect
- KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Husqvarna Motorcycle 701 Vitpilen and 2019-2020 701 Svartpilen motorcycles. The gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be positioned incorrectly, possibly resulting in a loose rear axle nut, causing the license plate holder to contact the rear wheel.
- The risk
- License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- 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. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2106.
Reported October 8, 2021 by KTM North America, Inc.
What owners report about the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 with NHTSA.
Most complained about
- Power Train2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Engine1
- Fuel System1
- Gasoline1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own motorcycle
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, stamped on the steering head, just behind the headlight, and on the frame label, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the motorcycle is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.