Husqvarna 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.
The short version
KTM North America, Inc. reported a problem with the fairing/cowling/windscreen mounting fasteners/hardware. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Take it to a dealer — they 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.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-627.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 |
| 2018–2020 | Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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