2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 recalls and problems

The 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 has 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Husqvarna dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 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.

2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 problems reported by owners

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Recent 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 complaints

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

Power Train · reported Aug 11, 2021
Husqvarna has a widely known issue (to them and owners) for false neutrals in the gear box on the 701 and 401 Svartpilens and Vitpilens. In the 1500 miles I have owned this motorcycle, I have had 8-10 false neutral cirumstances while in operation, cornering. This has mostly taken place when upshifting from 4th to 5th or 5th to 6th gears. Very dangerous. I have advised KTM and given them a spreadsheet of 19 other people (owners) willing to speak wit them as the parent organization for Husky. I have received no information that this is being seriously evaluated as a dangerous engineering issue…
Power Train · reported Jul 21, 2021
KTM, as the parent company of Husqvarna, has continued to put models on the road with problematic clutch slaves from Magura as the OEM clutch slave. This part is known to be a significant engineering problem and result in loss of clutch functionality on these motorcycles while in operation. That is what happened to me Friday, July 16th in Redmond, Oregon in traffic. Fortunately, I was able to get the vehicle, very luckily, out of traffic after the power train completely failed with a failed clutch slave at that time. There is apparently a revised OEM clutch slave that is in place but they have…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 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 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports).

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.