Recall 22V-588: 2019–2021 Husqvarna 701 Enduro, 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR and 15 more
KTM North America, Inc. recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Aug 5, 2022, covering about 27,399 vehicles.
The problem
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."
The risk
Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | KTM North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Tires › Tread/Belt |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V588000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Husqvarna 701 Enduro | 2019, 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR | 2020 | All years |
| Husqvarna Fe 250 | 2019 | All years |
| Husqvarna Fe 350 | 2019 | All years |
| Husqvarna Fe 350S | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Husqvarna Fe 450 | 2019 | All years |
| Husqvarna Fe 501 | 2019 | All years |
| Husqvarna Fe 501S | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Ktm 1090 Adventure R | 2019 | All years |
| Ktm 1290 Super Adventure R | 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Ktm 250 EXC-F | 2019 | All years |
| Ktm 350 EXC-F | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Ktm 450 EXC-F | 2019 | All years |
| Ktm 500 EXC-F | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | All years |
| Ktm 690 Enduro R | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Ktm 890 Adventure R | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Ktm 890 Adventure R Rally | 2021 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V-588?
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."
How is recall 22V-588 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.