CPSC recall 18-726, announced March 7, 2018, covers Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles (about 160 units). The front brake master cylinder piston can crack, resulting in brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call 888-985-6090, or go to www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 450CC, 4-CYCLE, 10TH.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The front brake master cylinder piston can crack, resulting in brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- KTM AG, Austria
- Manufacturer
- KTM AG, Austria
- Recall number
- 18-726
- Units
- About 160
- Manufactured in
- Austria
- Sold at / sales period
- Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from September 2016 to December 2017 for between $10,000 and $10,500.
- Importer
- KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
- Distributor
- Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc., of Murrieta, California
Recall contact information
Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on Service Information, then select Service Check for more information.
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