License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
License plate bracket interference with the rear wheel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send KTM North America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V627000 — KTM North America, Inc. HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 (2020) recall — Structure Hello, I own a HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 701 (2020) recall — Structure that is covered by recall 21V627000 from KTM North America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
