KTM North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by KTM North America, Inc. in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 12, 2021
(Campaign #: KTB2112/HTB2110)
Inoperable Clutch
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V792000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 8,398
Consequence Summary:
An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 35.1
August 31, 2021
(Campaign #: HTB2108)
Brake Pad Retaining Clip Mounted Incorrectly
Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022 Husqvarna FE 350s and Husqvarna FE 501s motorcycles. The brake pad retaining clips on the front brake caliper may have been mounted incorrectly, which could result in loose front brake pads.
NHTSA ID: 21V678000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 342
Consequence Summary:
Loose front brake pads can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pad retaining clips, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2108.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
August 10, 2021
(Campaign #: HTB2106)
License Plate Bracket May Contact Rear Wheel
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V627000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 1,506
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.62
May 17, 2021
(Campaign #: HTB2105)
Fuel Lines May Chafe and Cause Fuel Leak
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling all 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR motorcycles. The fuel lines on the front fuel tank may chafe against the tank, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V363000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 171
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install two new fuel lines and an additional clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2105.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.36
April 30, 2021
(Campaign #: KTM2106)
Weak Front Brake Return Spring May Reduce Braking
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 KTM 790 Adventure and 790 Adventure R, and 2020 KTM 790 Adventure R Rally motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston return spring may be too weak to return the brake piston to its original position, reducing the functionality of the front brake.
NHTSA ID: 21V304000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,707
Consequence Summary:
A front brake with reduced functionality may increase the distance required to stop as well as the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the return spring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is KTM2106.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.19
February 26, 2021
(Campaign #: TB2104)
Wiring Harness Damage
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2020 1290 Super Duke R motorcycles. The wiring harness located in the rear of the motorcycle may be routed incorrectly, which could result in wiring damage and an electrical short-circuit.
NHTSA ID: 21V122000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 521
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short-circuit could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
KTM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear wiring harness, and repair as necessary. In addition, dealers will modify a piece of the bodywork called the "tail end lower part" to correct the routing of the wiring harness and add wiring protection and cable ties. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. KTM's number for this recall is TB2104.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.08
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