Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 8, 2022
KTM Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR Tires Recall: Crack Risk of Crash
KTM recalls 2019-2023 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR motorcycles with TKC80 tires due to tread cracks risking separation and crashes. Owners must replace tires free of charge.
KTM is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR motorcycles with TKC80 tires because cracks in the tread can cause separation and increase crash risk. Affected owners should get the tires replaced at no cost to avoid potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79639-ktm-husqvarna-701-enduro-lr-tires-recall-crack-risk-of.
“KTM Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR Tires Recall: Crack Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79639-ktm-husqvarna-701-enduro-lr-tires-recall-crack-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #22V588000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V588000).
KTM North America, Inc. recalled certain Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles equipped with TKC80 tires, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency announced the recall on May 8, 2022, due to tread cracks that increase crash risk.
How to tell if you have it
Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR (2020)
Husqvarna 701 Enduro (2019-2021)
Husqvarna FE 250 (2019)
Husqvarna FE 350S (2020-2023)
Husqvarna FE 350 (2019)
Husqvarna FE 450 (2019)
Husqvarna FE 501S (2020-2023)
Husqvarna FE 501 (2019)
KTM 1090 Adventure R (2019)
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R (2019-2020)
KTM 250 EXC-F (2019)
KTM 350 EXC-F (2019-2023)
KTM 450 EXC-F (2019)
KTM 500 EXC-F (2019-2023)
KTM 690 Enduro R (2019-2022)
KTM 890 Adventure R Rally (2021)
KTM 890 Adventure R (2021-2022)
What to do
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
The hazard
Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves, leading to tread separation and increasing the risk of a crash. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show KTM North America, Inc. has 27 other recalls on record since May 25, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Husqvarna FE 350S (August 7, 2026), KTM RC 390 (March 27, 2026), and KTM 390 Adventure R (December 23, 2025). NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2020 Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR as of July 22, 2021.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR motorcycle has TKC80 tires. The recall covers models from 2019 to 2023 that were sold with these tires.
Brand
KTM
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Replace Tires
Contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 to arrange free tire replacement with dealers.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 4 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact KTM
We’ve drafted a message you can send KTM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V588000 — KTM Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR Tires Recall: Crack Risk of Crash
Hello,
I own a KTM Husqvarna 701 Enduro LR Tires Recall: Crack Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 22V588000 from KTM.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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