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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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. Remedy: 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.
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. Remedy: 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.
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. Remedy: 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.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain motorcycles, a bellow gasket in the clutch slave cylinder can be damaged. If this happens, the clutch may not disengage when the clutch lever is pulled in. This can cause the motorcycle to continue moving forward when you try to stop. It can also cause the motorcycle to move if you start it when the transmission is not in neutral (N). Safety Risk: A clutch that does not disengage could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. A motorcycle that moves suddenly when you try to start or stop it can create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to inspect and replace the clutch slave cylinder.
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the license plate bracket / rear fender may not be properly aligned. As a result, the rear axle nut could loosen. If this happens, the license plate bracket / rear fender could move and contact the rear wheel. This could affect handling and control of the motorcycle. Safety Risk: A license plate bracket / rear fender that contacts the rear wheel could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Husqvarna will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to ensure that the license plate bracket / rear fender is properly aligned to the swingarm. The dealer will also verify that the rear axle nut is properly tightened.
Issue: On certain motorcycles, fuel can seep or leak from the fuel sensor and fuel pump mounting area. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. The risk of a fuel leak remains even when the motorcycle is parked. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners of this problem by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are still being finalized. If you detect a fuel leak on your motorcycle, you should stop using it immediately and contact a local dealer.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
Due to damage to the seal, the operation of the clutch output cylinder can be affected. This could impair the functioning of the gearbox, increasing the risk of an accident. Production: Model year: 2018/2019/2020. Types: e1*168/2013*00146*01 / KTM 690 Enduro R (A2); e1*168/2013*00002*01 / KTM 690 Duke (A2); e1*168/2013*00003*01 / KTM 690 Duke (A3); e1*168/2013*00032*01 / Husqvarna 701 Enduro (A3); e1*168/2013*00032*02 / Husqvarna 701 Supermoto (A3); e1*168/2013*00034*01 / Husqvarna 701 Enduro (A2); e1*168/2013*00034*02 /Husqvarna 701 Supermoto (A2); e1*168/2013*00065*01 / Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (A2); e1*168/2013*00065*02 / Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (A2); e1*168/2013*00066*01 / Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (A3); e1*168/2013*00066*02 / Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 (A3); e1*168/2013*00147*01 / KTM 690 Enduro R (A3); e1*168/2013*00147*01 / KTM 690 SMC R (A3).
Due to discrepancies in the assembly process, there may be a misalignment between the gear teeth on the licence-plate holder and the swing arm. This may lead to the licence-plate holder being twisted and may subsequently cause the collar nut on the rear wheel spindle to loosen. As a result, the licence-plate holder may become detached, leading to increased risk of an accident. Production: 2018-2020 (Vitpilen); 2019-2020 (Svartpilen). Types: e1*168/2013*00066*00.
The seal between the fuel pump and the fuel sensor might deform with time. Consequently, fuel could leak, which in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire and burns. Production dates not stated in the alert. Types: 701 SVARTPILEN STYLE: Model year 2019; 701 SVARTPILEN: Model year 2019-2020; 701 VITPILEN: Model year 2018-2020,.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain