Recall 25V598000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 25V598000. Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE. 9,070 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Defect Summary
KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and 2022-2024 KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles. Water could enter the throttle (e-throttle) control unit and cause it to fail, resulting in loss of drive power.
Remedy
KTM and Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated late-May 2026. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V196000 | Mar 27, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | KTM | 7,974 |
| 25V907000 | Dec 23, 2025 | STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | KTM | 2,512 |
| 25V825000 | Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | HUSQVARNA, KTM | 6,546 |
| 25V740000 | Oct 30, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | HUSQVARNA, KTM | 5,488 |
| 25V074000 | Feb 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | GASGAS, HUSQVARNA | 5,116 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 25V598000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2143945 | Oct 26, 2025 | 2022 KTM 390 ADVENTURE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V598000 (VE… |
| 2187200 | Sep 16, 2025 | 2024 KTM 390 ADVENTURE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V598000 (Vehicl… |
| 2180587 | Jun 25, 2025 | 2024 KTM 390 ADVENTURE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2024 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the throttle was appli… |
| 2143903 | Jul 28, 2023 | 2022 KTM 390 ADVENTURE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE | The contact owns a 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated that while riding at 50-55 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.