Ktm North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V627000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V627000 by Ktm North America, Inc.. Affecting 2018-2020 husqvarna motorcycle 701 vitpilen and 2019-2020 701 svartpilen motorcycles Includes 1,506 affected units, License Plate Bracket May Contact Rear Wheel, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2020 husqvarna motorcycle 701 vitpilen and 2019-2020 701 svartpilen motorcycles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V627000
Report Received Date: 2021-08-10T00:00:00
Subject: License plate bracket may contact rear wheel
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 1,506

Details

MFR Campaign Number: HTB2106
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.56

Metadata

SID: row-4g9f_i44z_rrb8
NHTSA ID: 21V627000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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