Husqvarna Motorcycles Recalls Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-03-07). Hazards: crash. About 160 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18726 |
| Published | 2018-03-07 |
| Last updated | 2018-03-07 |
| Products | Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles |
| Firm named in the title | Husqvarna Motorcycles |
| Firms | KTM AG, Austria (manufacturer); KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio (importer); Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc., of Murrieta, California (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Austria |
| Units (US) | 160 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from September 2016 to December 2017 for between $10,000 and $10,500. |
Description
This recall involves model year 2016, 2017 and 2018 Husqvarna closed course/competition motorcycles with 450cc, 4-cycle engines. The motorcycles are white, blue and yellow with the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size FS 450 is printed on both sides of the side panel below the rear of the seat. Model year 2016 motorcycles will have the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). Model year 2017 motorcycles will have the letter H in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). Model year 2018 motorcycles will have the letter J in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN number is located on the right side of the steering head.
Hazard
The front brake master cylinder piston can crack, resulting in brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair which involves installing a new machined aluminum front brake master cylinder piston. Husqvarna Motorcycles is contacting all purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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