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KTM Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2024) Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk

KTM recalls 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 motorcycles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire. Owners must have fuel cap gasket replaced free by dealers.

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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

KTM is recalling 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 motorcycles because the fuel filler cap seal may crack and leak gasoline, increasing fire risk. This is a safety issue that requires prompt action to prevent fire hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81741-ktm-husqvarna-svartpilen-401-2024-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81741-ktm-husqvarna-svartpilen-401-2024-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated August 20, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V740000

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“KTM Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2024) Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81741-ktm-husqvarna-svartpilen-401-2024-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V740000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V740000).

KTM North America, Inc. recalled certain 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 motorcycles due to a fuel leak that increases the risk of fire or injury, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Oct. 30, 2025. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel cap gasket free of charge.

How to tell if you have it

  • Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

The hazard

The seal on the fuel filler cap may develop cracks and leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire 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 one owner complaint for the 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 as of July 19, 2026.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your motorcycle has a 2024 model year and is listed in the recall. The specific model is Husqvarna Svartpilen 401.

  • Brand
    KTM
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Dealer for Replacement

    Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel cap gasket free of charge.

  2. Check for Notification Letter

    Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 46 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Oct 30, 202512. Owner letters mailed: Dec 15, 202522025
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner 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 25V740000 — KTM Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2024) Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk

Hello,

I own a KTM Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2024) Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk that is covered by recall 25V740000 from KTM.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov March 31, 2026.

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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Where this comes from

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 #25V740000 (October 30, 2025)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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