01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro Lr recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V588000
- Component
- TIRES
- Report received
- August 5, 2022
- Potential units
- 27,399campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars.".
Why it matters: Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.
Owner notification: September 16, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
NHTSA 21V792000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- October 12, 2021
- Potential units
- 8,398campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner notification: December 16, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
NHTSA 21V363000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- May 17, 2021
- Potential units
- 171campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The fuel lines on the front fuel tank may chafe against the tank, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install two new fuel lines and an additional clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2105.
Owner notification: June 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH