Husqvarna Motorcycles Recalls Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18726 · Mar 7, 2018 · Husqvarna Motorcycles
160
units affected
160
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18726
- Date
- Mar 7, 2018
- Company
- Husqvarna Motorcycles
- Units affected
- 160
- Product
- Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The front brake master cylinder piston can crack, resulting in brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from September 2016 to December 2017 for between $10,000 and $10,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled husqvarna fs 450 closed course competition motorcycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The front brake master cylinder piston can crack, resulting in brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.