Recall 25V598 covers 9,070 2022-2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Vitpilen 401, and KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles for e-throttle water intrusion. Free repair once Husqvarna opens it.
Husqvarna is recalling 9,070 2022-2024 motorcycles, including Svartpilen 401, Vitpilen 401, and 390 Adventure models, because water can enter the e-throttle control unit and make it fail. A failure can cut drive power while riding and increase crash or injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once Husqvarna opens it.
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What's wrong?
The e-throttle assembly is the electronic throttle control on these 2022-2024 Svartpilen 401, Vitpilen 401, and 390 Adventure motorcycles. Instead of a direct cable doing all the work, the throttle sends electrical signals to the engine control unit. Those signals tell the engine how much power to deliver when the rider turns the grip.
On affected motorcycles, water can get into the e-throttle control unit. Moisture then reaches the electronic parts inside and erodes the electrical connection. When the engine control unit sees a mismatch between the 2 throttle voltage signals, it treats the reading as a fault. The motorcycle reacts by setting the engine to idle speed, which causes a loss of drive power.
There is no warning sign before failure. The throttle can start working again after the ignition is cycled, but the same fault can return when moisture affects the connection again.
Who's affected?
Spans Svartpilen 401, Vitpilen 401, and 390 Adventure motorcycles across the 2022-2024 model years, all using the same e-throttle assembly.
| 2022 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 | Throttle |
|---|---|
| 2022 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 | Throttle |
| 2022 KTM 390 Adventure | Throttle |
| 2023 KTM 390 Adventure | Throttle |
| 2024 KTM 390 Adventure | Throttle |
| 2023 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 | Throttle |
| 2023 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 | Throttle |
| Units affected | 9,070 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of drive power while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury. There is no warning sign before failure, so treat a sudden power loss as a reason to move out of traffic and contact the dealer before riding again. Repair will be free at any franchised Husqvarna dealer once Husqvarna opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Vitpilen 401, or 390 Adventure is included in this recall.
- Watch for the final remedy letter before scheduling the dealer repair; the recall is still in interim status.
- Contact a franchised Husqvarna dealer once the final repair opens to schedule the free e-throttle control inspection and replacement that fixes the loss-of-drive-power risk.
- Call Husqvarna customer service at 1-888-985-6090 with questions and reference recall number 25V598 when you call.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop riding if the throttle control fails or the motorcycle loses drive power.
What happens at the repair
Husqvarna has not opened the final dealer repair yet. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed October 20, 2025, and additional letters are expected once the final remedy is available, anticipated late May 2026. Once it opens, a Husqvarna technician will inspect the e-throttle control and replace it if needed. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Owners who already paid for the same inspection and replacement can request a refund by providing documentation of the repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 11, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| September 16, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 20, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 31, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V598?
Recall 25V598 covers 9,070 2022-2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Vitpilen 401, and KTM 390 Adventure motorcycles with an e-throttle control unit that can allow water inside and fail. Loss of drive power while riding increases crash or injury risk.
What should I do if my 2022-2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Vitpilen 401, or KTM 390 Adventure is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 25V598. If it is, contact a franchised Husqvarna dealer and reference recall numbers KTB2606 and HTB2603. The final dealer repair will be free once Husqvarna opens it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Husqvarna dealers will inspect and replace the e-throttle control free of charge once the final remedy is available.
What is the safety risk with recall 25V598?
The safety risk is loss of drive power while riding. Water can enter the e-throttle control unit and cause it to fail, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. If your VIN is included, ask the dealer what interim guidance applies before riding.
When will I be notified about recall 25V598?
Interim owner letters explaining the safety risk were mailed on October 20, 2025. The involved VINs became searchable on March 31, 2026. Husqvarna expects to send additional letters once the final remedy is available, anticipated in late May 2026.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V598000 |
|---|---|
| Husqvarna customer service | 1-888-985-6090 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V598 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V598000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →