The 2019 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a clutch slave cylinder that can fail and leave the rider unable to disengage the clutch, raising the risk of a crash.
There is also a fuel leak risk: fuel can seep from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area, and any nearby ignition source can turn that leak into a fire. On the structural side, the gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm can be incorrectly positioned, which may allow the rear axle nut to work loose until the license plate bracket contacts the spinning rear wheel, a situation that can cause sudden loss of control.
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
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.
