Husqvarna recall: Suspension
What is wrong
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Husqvarna FE 350 S and FE 501 S motorcycles manufactured from July 23, 2014, to October 17, 2014. In the forks of the affected motorcycles, the threaded connection between the piston rod and fork cap may not have been sufficiently tightened and therefore the piston rod could become stuck within the fork leg.
What could happen
If the piston rod detaches within the fork leg, the front suspension could malfunction and destabilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KTM will notify owners, and Husqvarna motorcycle dealers will inspect the torque of the fork piston rod to the fork cap, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 21, 2015. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB 1503. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-772 in its entirety.
Vehicles covered
- Husqvarna Fe 350 S 2015
- Husqvarna Fe 501 S 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V055000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ktm North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 2, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jan 21, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 249
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 23, 2014 to Oct 16, 2014
- Part
- Suspension › Front
- Maker's own recall number
- TB 1503
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.