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Active Recalls (3)

21V792000 Oct 12, 2021 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:SLAVE CYLINDER

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 motorcyc...

21V627000 Aug 10, 2021 STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:FAIRING/COWLING/WINDSCREEN:MOUNTING FASTENERS/HARDWARE

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...

20V170000 Mar 19, 2020 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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...

Complaints

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Oct 7, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

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 ...

Oct 7, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

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 ...

Oct 2, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

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

Oct 2, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

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

Nov 21, 2022 Power Train

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.

Nov 21, 2022 Power Train

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.

May 13, 2022 Power Train

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 ...

May 13, 2022 Power Train

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 ...

Oct 27, 2020 Power Train 15 mi

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. APPARENT...

Oct 27, 2020 Power Train 15 mi

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. APPARENT...

Sep 16, 2020 Power Train 6,041 mi

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 AN...

Sep 16, 2020 Power Train 6,041 mi

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 AN...

May 5, 2020 Electrical System 1,200 mi

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

May 5, 2020 Engine 1,200 mi

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

May 5, 2020 Electrical System 1,200 mi

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

May 5, 2020 Engine 1,200 mi

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