HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 2019

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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4
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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

4 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Ktm North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V792000 SAFETY RECALL
8.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local HUSQVARNA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: KTB2112/HTB2110
Notice Date: Dec 16, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2021
Ktm North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V627000 SAFETY RECALL
1.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local HUSQVARNA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: HTB2106
Notice Date: Oct 1, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2021
Ktm North America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V170000 SAFETY RECALL
1.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2020
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local HUSQVARNA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: HTB2012
Notice Date: Jul 7, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2020

Consumer Complaints

8 Complaints
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11618374 Other
Oct 7, 2024
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Repeated instances of complete motorcycle throttle failure/unresponsiveness—so far, only at starting out. Forums online describe this as a frequent, chronic problem with Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (made by KTM). Message on Speedometer: TC FAILURE First incident: July 14, 2024 Approx mileage 8500 Immediate complete OEM battery replacement offered no change. Disabling “Traction Control” mitigated problem for last 2+ months. Possibly only incidental or coincidental success. Frequency of problem, however, has recently returned. Recent online search found forums reporting faulty throttle control module. Precisely the same symptoms are described by multiple owners. Manufacturer seems aware of this issue. My aim is to notify KTM for complimentary replacement and installation of this unit. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AND POTENTIALLY LETHAL FAILURE. I have been lucky.

Corrective Action:

Repeated instances of complete motorcycle throttle failure/unresponsiveness—so far, only at starting out. Forums online describe this as a frequent, chronic problem with Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (made by KTM). Message on Speedometer: TC FAILURE First incident: July 14, 2024 Approx mileage 8500 Immediate complete OEM battery replacement offered no change. Disabling “Traction Control” mitigated problem for last 2+ months. Possibly only incidental or coincidental success. Frequency of problem, however, has recently returned. Recent online search found forums reporting faulty throttle control module. Precisely the same symptoms are described by multiple owners. Manufacturer seems aware of this issue. My aim is to notify KTM for complimentary replacement and installation of this unit. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AND POTENTIALLY LETHAL FAILURE. I have been lucky.

Additional Notes:

Repeated instances of complete motorcycle throttle failure/unresponsiveness—so far, only at starting out. Forums online describe this as a frequent, chronic problem with Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 (made by KTM). Message on Speedometer: TC FAILURE First incident: July 14, 2024 Approx mileage 8500 Immediate complete OEM battery replacement offered no change. Disabling “Traction Control” mitigated problem for last 2+ months. Possibly only incidental or coincidental success. Frequency of problem, however, has recently returned. Recent online search found forums reporting faulty throttle control module. Precisely the same symptoms are described by multiple owners. Manufacturer seems aware of this issue. My aim is to notify KTM for complimentary replacement and installation of this unit. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AND POTENTIALLY LETHAL FAILURE. I have been lucky.

Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: 11618374
Notice Date: Oct 7, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2024
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11617673 Other
Oct 2, 2024
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

The vehicle shut off while on a freeway. Leaving me completely without power to navigate through fast pace traffic.

Corrective Action:

The vehicle shut off while on a freeway. Leaving me completely without power to navigate through fast pace traffic.

Additional Notes:

The vehicle shut off while on a freeway. Leaving me completely without power to navigate through fast pace traffic.

Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: 11617673
Notice Date: Oct 2, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 2, 2024
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11494496 Other
Nov 21, 2022
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

My clutch master cylinder failed, preventing me from disengaging the transmission gear at speed safely. Please note, that my clutch slave cylinder has been changed out from the defective unit that was subject to a recall. I can provide documentation on this.

Corrective Action:

My clutch master cylinder failed, preventing me from disengaging the transmission gear at speed safely. Please note, that my clutch slave cylinder has been changed out from the defective unit that was subject to a recall. I can provide documentation on this.

Additional Notes:

My clutch master cylinder failed, preventing me from disengaging the transmission gear at speed safely. Please note, that my clutch slave cylinder has been changed out from the defective unit that was subject to a recall. I can provide documentation on this.

Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: 11494496
Notice Date: Nov 21, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2022
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11464441 Other
May 13, 2022
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

On right turns, usually immediately after starting the motorcycle, the throttle loses response. There is an unexpected loss of power and when power to the rear wheel returns, the throttle responds by exponentially increasing power even when the same amount of throttle is given to the motorcycle. On another incident, the motorcycle completely loss power and a traction control failure message appeared on the dash after the incident. Turning off the bike and starting it back restored full function of the bike, however the engine light and traction control light were on. Inspection is available upon request. Power loss is sporadic and has been randomly reproduced. Dealer has not independently confirmed.

Corrective Action:

On right turns, usually immediately after starting the motorcycle, the throttle loses response. There is an unexpected loss of power and when power to the rear wheel returns, the throttle responds by exponentially increasing power even when the same amount of throttle is given to the motorcycle. On another incident, the motorcycle completely loss power and a traction control failure message appeared on the dash after the incident. Turning off the bike and starting it back restored full function of the bike, however the engine light and traction control light were on. Inspection is available upon request. Power loss is sporadic and has been randomly reproduced. Dealer has not independently confirmed.

Additional Notes:

On right turns, usually immediately after starting the motorcycle, the throttle loses response. There is an unexpected loss of power and when power to the rear wheel returns, the throttle responds by exponentially increasing power even when the same amount of throttle is given to the motorcycle. On another incident, the motorcycle completely loss power and a traction control failure message appeared on the dash after the incident. Turning off the bike and starting it back restored full function of the bike, however the engine light and traction control light were on. Inspection is available upon request. Power loss is sporadic and has been randomly reproduced. Dealer has not independently confirmed.

Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: 11464441
Notice Date: May 13, 2022
Recall Date: May 13, 2022
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11366732 Other
Oct 27, 2020
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH FALSE NEUTRALS AND THE BIKE FALLING OUT OF GEAR WHILE IN DRIVE. THE BIKE WILL BE RIDING IN 5TH GEAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN LOSES POWER. MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE AND AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURERS HAVE EVEN SOLD A SHIFT SPRING KIT TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. APPARENTLY THE STOCK SPRING IS WEAK CAUSING THE BIKE TO FALL OUT OF GEAR. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE KTM DUKE 690 WHICH SHARES THE SAME ENGINE.

Corrective Action:

THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH FALSE NEUTRALS AND THE BIKE FALLING OUT OF GEAR WHILE IN DRIVE. THE BIKE WILL BE RIDING IN 5TH GEAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN LOSES POWER. MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE AND AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURERS HAVE EVEN SOLD A SHIFT SPRING KIT TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. APPARENTLY THE STOCK SPRING IS WEAK CAUSING THE BIKE TO FALL OUT OF GEAR. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE KTM DUKE 690 WHICH SHARES THE SAME ENGINE.

Additional Notes:

THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH FALSE NEUTRALS AND THE BIKE FALLING OUT OF GEAR WHILE IN DRIVE. THE BIKE WILL BE RIDING IN 5TH GEAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN LOSES POWER. MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE AND AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURERS HAVE EVEN SOLD A SHIFT SPRING KIT TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE. APPARENTLY THE STOCK SPRING IS WEAK CAUSING THE BIKE TO FALL OUT OF GEAR. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE KTM DUKE 690 WHICH SHARES THE SAME ENGINE.

Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: 11366732
Notice Date: Oct 27, 2020
Recall Date: Oct 27, 2020
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11355301 Other
Sep 16, 2020
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

THE SEAL ON THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED, PREVENTING ME FROM SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR, INTO NEUTRAL TO EFFECT A SAFE STOP. I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE AT THE TIME AND HAD TROUBLE STOPPING. I HAD TO STALL THE ENGINE WHILE RIDING TO STOP. WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE DID STOP, IT WAS NOT A CONTROLLED STOP AND THE MOTORCYCLE NEARLY FELL OVER.

Corrective Action:

THE SEAL ON THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED, PREVENTING ME FROM SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR, INTO NEUTRAL TO EFFECT A SAFE STOP. I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE AT THE TIME AND HAD TROUBLE STOPPING. I HAD TO STALL THE ENGINE WHILE RIDING TO STOP. WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE DID STOP, IT WAS NOT A CONTROLLED STOP AND THE MOTORCYCLE NEARLY FELL OVER.

Additional Notes:

THE SEAL ON THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED, PREVENTING ME FROM SHIFTING OUT OF GEAR, INTO NEUTRAL TO EFFECT A SAFE STOP. I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE AT THE TIME AND HAD TROUBLE STOPPING. I HAD TO STALL THE ENGINE WHILE RIDING TO STOP. WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE DID STOP, IT WAS NOT A CONTROLLED STOP AND THE MOTORCYCLE NEARLY FELL OVER.

Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: 11355301
Notice Date: Sep 16, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2020
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11323443 Other
May 5, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

DASHBOARD FLICKERS ON HIGH SPEED OR DURING BUMPS. AND AFTER 2000 MILES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TURN OUT TO BE OIL LEVEL LOW. AFTER TOPPING IT OFF IT RUNS OKAY FOR NOW. NO COMMENTS FROM DEALERSHIP AND WAITING ON HUSQVARNA TO CALL ME BACK. *TR

Corrective Action:

DASHBOARD FLICKERS ON HIGH SPEED OR DURING BUMPS. AND AFTER 2000 MILES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TURN OUT TO BE OIL LEVEL LOW. AFTER TOPPING IT OFF IT RUNS OKAY FOR NOW. NO COMMENTS FROM DEALERSHIP AND WAITING ON HUSQVARNA TO CALL ME BACK. *TR

Additional Notes:

DASHBOARD FLICKERS ON HIGH SPEED OR DURING BUMPS. AND AFTER 2000 MILES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TURN OUT TO BE OIL LEVEL LOW. AFTER TOPPING IT OFF IT RUNS OKAY FOR NOW. NO COMMENTS FROM DEALERSHIP AND WAITING ON HUSQVARNA TO CALL ME BACK. *TR

Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: 11323443
Notice Date: May 5, 2020
Recall Date: May 5, 2020
Ktm North America, Inc.
Campaign: 11323443 Other
May 5, 2020
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

DASHBOARD FLICKERS ON HIGH SPEED OR DURING BUMPS. AND AFTER 2000 MILES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TURN OUT TO BE OIL LEVEL LOW. AFTER TOPPING IT OFF IT RUNS OKAY FOR NOW. NO COMMENTS FROM DEALERSHIP AND WAITING ON HUSQVARNA TO CALL ME BACK. *TR

Corrective Action:

DASHBOARD FLICKERS ON HIGH SPEED OR DURING BUMPS. AND AFTER 2000 MILES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TURN OUT TO BE OIL LEVEL LOW. AFTER TOPPING IT OFF IT RUNS OKAY FOR NOW. NO COMMENTS FROM DEALERSHIP AND WAITING ON HUSQVARNA TO CALL ME BACK. *TR

Additional Notes:

DASHBOARD FLICKERS ON HIGH SPEED OR DURING BUMPS. AND AFTER 2000 MILES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TURN OUT TO BE OIL LEVEL LOW. AFTER TOPPING IT OFF IT RUNS OKAY FOR NOW. NO COMMENTS FROM DEALERSHIP AND WAITING ON HUSQVARNA TO CALL ME BACK. *TR

Manufacturer: HUSQVARNA
Mfg Campaign: 11323443
Notice Date: May 5, 2020
Recall Date: May 5, 2020

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