Husqvarna recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles covered
- Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 2019–2020
- Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 2018–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V170000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ktm North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 19, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 7, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,500
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
- Maker's own recall number
- HTB2012
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Husqvarna / Ktm recall: Power train Oct 12, 2021
- Husqvarna recall: Structure Aug 10, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.