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Restraint / CrashMarch 7, 2018CPSC #18726

Husqvarna Motorcycles Recalls Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Product
Other Products
Units affected
160
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

Austria

Where it was sold

  • Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from September 2016 to December 2017 for between $10,000 and $10,500.

Photos

Model year 2016 Husqvarna FS 450Model year 2017 Husqvarna FS 450Model year 2018 Husqvarna FS 450
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