The 2020 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 has 3 recalls, with the most serious being a fuel leak at the fuel pump and fuel level sensor mounting area that can create a fire risk near any ignition source.
A clutch slave cylinder defect can cause the clutch to stop working entirely, leaving the rider unable to disengage the engine from the transmission, which raises the risk of a crash. There is also a structural concern with the license plate holder: if the gear teeth on the holder and swingarm are misaligned, the rear axle nut can work loose and allow the license plate bracket to contact the spinning rear wheel, which can destabilize the motorcycle.
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.
