HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 (2020) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
KTM recalls 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen motorcycles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire. Owners must get repairs at authorized dealers by July 2020.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
KTM is recalling certain 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen motorcycles due to a fuel leak risk that could cause fire. Owners must get repairs at authorized dealers to prevent fire hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79640-husqvarna-701-vitpilen-2020-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79640-husqvarna-701-vitpilen-2020-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V170000
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“Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen 2020 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79640-husqvarna-701-vitpilen-2020-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V170000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V170000).
Why it’s dangerous
Fuel may leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area. If fuel leaks near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Motorcycle owners who purchased a 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen or 2018-2020 Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen motorcycle. Riders using these models with the fuel leak risk are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a 2019-2020 model year for the 701 Vitpilen or 2018-2020 model year for the 701 Svartpilen. The recall started July 7, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Reach out to a Husqvarna Motorcycle North America, Inc. (HMNA) dealership for free repairs including new gaskets and software updates.
Get Repairs Done
The recall requires replacing the fuel tank, installing new gaskets, and updating software to fix the fuel leak issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Fuel may leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area, increasing fire risk near ignition sources.
How do I know if my motorcycle is affected?
Check if your motorcycle is a 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen or 2018-2020 Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen model.
What should I do if I have the affected motorcycle?
Contact HMNA customer service at 1-888-985-6090 to schedule repairs at an authorized dealership.
Contact Husqvarna
We’ve drafted a message you can send Husqvarna to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V170000 — Husqvarna Husqvarna Hello, I own a Husqvarna that is covered by recall 20V170000 from Husqvarna. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V170000 (March 19, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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