Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 10, 2021
KTM 2020 701 Enduro LR Recall: Inoperable Clutch Risk
KTM recalls 2020 701 Enduro LR motorcycles with potentially inoperable clutch causing crash risk. Owners must have clutch slave cylinder inspected and replaced free by dealers by Dec 3, 2021.
“KTM 2020 701 Enduro LR Recall: Inoperable Clutch Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79637-ktm-2020-701-enduro-lr-recall-inoperable-clutch-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V792000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V792000).
KTM North America, Inc. recalled certain 2018-2020 KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles due to an inoperable clutch that increases crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Dec. 10, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace the clutch slave cylinder if necessary at no cost.
How to tell if you have it
KTM 690 Duke, 2018-2019
KTM 690 Enduro R, 2018-2020
KTM 690 SMC R, 2019-2020
Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR, 2020
Husqvarna 701 Supermoto, 2018-2020
Husqvarna Enduro, 2018-2020
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701, 2019-2020
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, 2018-2020
What to do
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.
The hazard
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. An inoperable clutch increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show KTM North America, Inc. has 27 other recalls on record since May 25, 2011. Recent brand recalls include a Husqvarna FE 350S brake caliper crack risk (Aug. 7, 2026), a KTM RC 390 speed control failure (March 27, 2026), and a KTM 390 Adventure R side stand fall risk (Dec. 23, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R engine stall risk (Nov. 18, 2025), a Yamaha XMAX 2021 scooter engine stall risk (Nov. 13, 2025), and a Honda CBR600RR engine recall with crash or fire risk (Dec. 18, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2020 701 Enduro LR model. The recall covers specific years and models listed in the official notice.
Brand
KTM
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
If your clutch is inoperable, stop riding the motorcycle immediately to prevent a crash.
Contact KTM Customer Service
Call 1-888-985-6090 to get your recall notification and schedule a repair.
Have Clutch Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the clutch slave cylinder if necessary at no cost.
December 3, 2021
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 days.
1Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 21V792000 — KTM 2020 701 Enduro LR Recall: Inoperable Clutch Risk
Hello,
I own a KTM 2020 701 Enduro LR Recall: Inoperable Clutch Risk that is covered by recall 21V792000 from KTM.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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