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NHTSA Recall 25V825000: Software (engine and engine cooling)

KTM North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,546 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401.

6,546
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2026
owners notified (January 23)
NHTSA campaign25V825000
Manufacturer campaignKTB2513 & HTB2508
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) › SOFTWARE
Report receivedDecember 1, 2025
Owner notificationJanuary 23, 2026
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2024 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, 2024-2025 390 Duke, 2025 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R, 390 Adventure X, and 390 Adventure R motorcycles. The engine control software may cause the engine to stall at low rpms, resulting in a loss of power.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect the motorcycles and update the electronic control unit engine management system (ECU EMS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. The manufacturer's numbers for this recall are KTB2513 & HTB2508.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V825000

Make and modelModel years
Husqvarna Svartpilen 4012024
Husqvarna Vitpilen 4012024
Ktm 390 Adventure R2025
Ktm 390 Adventure X2025
Ktm 390 Duke2024, 2025
Ktm 390 Enduro R2025
Ktm 390 Smc R2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.