Loss of Drive Power
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,546
- Recall opened
- Jan 23, 2026
- Report date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Manufacturer campaign
- KTB2513 & HTB2508
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (7)
- 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
Component / system
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.
Risk / consequence
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.
Chronology of events
- Jul 29, 2025
07/29/2025 – Customer Service received a report of loss of power while riding.
- Aug 1, 2025
08/01/2025 – 11/8/2025 Customer service reports, Vehicle Owner Questionnaire reports from NHTSA, and Technical Service reports were reviewed and analyzed by KTM AG, R&D in Austria during its investigation of the condition.
- Nov 6, 2025
11/06/2025 KTM AG determined a defect existed and a recall for ECU EMS software was required. One owner reported incident has been received through NHTSA VOQ report. KTM began investigating the claim.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 01, 2025 No Dealers
- Owner notification
- Jan 23, 2026 Phased Recall
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V825000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.