2018-2020 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 701/VITPILEN 701 - Fuel System, Gasoline recall
NHTSA campaign: 20V170000
1,500 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2018-2020
- Makes
- Husqvarna
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Potential units affected
- 1,500 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2020-03-19
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 701
- 2020 Husqvarna VITPILEN 701
- 2019 Husqvarna SVARTPILEN 701
- 2019 Husqvarna VITPILEN 701
- 2018 Husqvarna VITPILEN 701
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
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.
What’s 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.