The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18726·Announced 2018-03-07

Husqvarna Recalls FS 450 Competition Motorcycles Due to Brake Failure Hazard

Husqvarna is recalling approximately 160 FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles from model years 2016 to 2018 because a cracked front brake piston can cause brake failure and crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a brake failure defect that poses a crash hazard to the rider. According to the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Husqvarna Motorcycles is recalling approximately 160 model year 2016, 2017, and 2018 FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with 450cc, 4-cycle engines and are white, blue, and yellow with the Husqvarna logo on the shrouds. The engine size FS 450 is printed on the side panels below the rear of the seat. The specific model year can be identified by the 10th position of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located on the right side of the steering head: 'G' for 2016, 'H' for 2017, and 'J' for 2018.

The recall is due to a defect where the front brake master cylinder piston can crack. This cracking can result in brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The affected motorcycles were sold nationwide through Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers from September 2016 to December 2017 for between $10,000 and $10,500. Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair. The repair involves installing a new machined aluminum front brake master cylinder piston. Husqvarna Motorcycles is also contacting all purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles
Manufacturer
KTM AG, Austria
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
160

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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