2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 recalls and problems

The 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 has 3 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Husqvarna dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 recalls

Recall 21V-792: Power Train

Reported Oct 12, 2021 · 8,398 vehicles affected · KTM North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 21V-627: Structure, Suspension

Reported Aug 10, 2021 · 1,506 vehicles affected · KTM North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 20V-170: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Mar 19, 2020 · 1,500 vehicles affected · KTM North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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.

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.

2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	4
Electrical System	1
Engine	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,200 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Oct 7, 2024

Repeated instances of complete motorcycle throttle failure/unresponsivenessâso 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 âTraction Controlâ 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…

Power Train · reported Nov 21, 2022

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.

Power Train · reported May 13, 2022

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…

Power Train · at 15 miles · reported Oct 27, 2020

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.

Power Train · at 6,041 miles · reported Sep 16, 2020

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701: 21V-792 (power train), 21V-627 (structure, suspension), 20V-170 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701?

Owners report power train problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,200 miles.

Are Husqvarna recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Husqvarna dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.