KTM recalls 2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen motorcycles due to license plate bracket interference with rear wheel, potentially causing crashes. Owners must get free inspection and realignment by dealers.
“KTM Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen 2020 Recall: License Plate Bracket Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79641-ktm-husqvarna-701-vitpilen-2020-recall-license-plate-bracket-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V627000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V627000).
KTM North America, Inc. recalled 2018-2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 and 2019-2020 Svartpilen 701 motorcycles because a misaligned license plate bracket can contact the rear wheel, increasing crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Oct. 8, 2021. Dealers will inspect and realign components free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Husqvarna Vitpilen 701, 2018-2020
Husqvarna Svartpilen 701, 2019-2020
What to do
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. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
The hazard
The gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be positioned incorrectly, possibly resulting in a loose rear axle nut that causes the license plate holder to contact the rear wheel. This interference can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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 (Aug. 7, 2026), KTM RC 390 (March 27, 2026), and KTM 390 Adventure R (Dec. 23, 2025). NHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2020 Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 as of Aug. 11, 2021, and 3 complaints for the 2018 Vitpilen 701 as of Nov. 9, 2024. Other recent recalls of similar products include Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (Nov. 18, 2025), Honda CMX300 (March 12, 2026), and Harley-Davidson FLHC (April 13, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen motorcycles. The issue occurs when the license plate holder contacts the rear wheel, which may happen during normal riding.
Brand
KTM
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Get Free Inspection
Dealers will inspect and realign the gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm for free.
Check Wheel Axle Tightness
Dealers will inspect the tightness of the rear wheel axle collar to ensure it's secure.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 days.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 21V627000 — KTM Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen 2020 Recall: License Plate Bracket Risk
Hello,
I own a KTM Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen 2020 Recall: License Plate Bracket Risk that is covered by recall 21V627000 from KTM.
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.
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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