The 2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak at the fuel pump and fuel level sensor mounting area that can create a fire risk even when the motorcycle is parked.
The rear axle presents a separate concern: the gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm can be misaligned, allowing the rear axle nut to loosen until the license plate bracket contacts the spinning rear wheel, which can affect handling and raise the risk of a crash. There is also a clutch recall in which the clutch can become inoperable, leaving the rider unable to disengage the engine from the drivetrain and increasing crash risk.
At a glance
What can fail
The bellow-style gasket in the clutch slave cylinder may have been damaged during manufacturing, preventing the clutch from disengaging when you pull the lever.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your clutch slave cylinder and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be misaligned, allowing the rear axle nut to loosen. This can cause the license plate holder to contact the rear wheel.
What the fix does
Dealers will realign the gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm, and check that the rear wheel axle collar is tight.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The license plate bracket and rear fender may not be properly aligned, allowing the rear axle nut to loosen. This could cause the bracket or fender to shift and contact the rear wheel, affecting how the motorcycle handles.
What the fix does
A dealer will align the license plate bracket and rear fender to the swingarm and verify the rear axle nut is properly tightened.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel can leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area in the fuel tank.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, install new gaskets, and update software to recalibrate fuel measurement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel may seep or leak from the fuel sensor and fuel pump mounting area on certain motorcycles.
What the fix does
The manufacturer will mail you with corrective actions once they are finalized. Contact a dealer if you detect a fuel leak.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
