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

Agency Publication Date: March 7, 2018
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Summary

Husqvarna Motorcycles is recalling about 160 model year 2016, 2017, and 2018 FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles. The front brake master cylinder piston in these motorcycles can crack, which can cause the brakes to fail while riding. These 450cc, 4-cycle motorcycles are white, blue, and yellow with the Husqvarna logo on the fuel tank shrouds and the model name "FS 450" on the side panels. Husqvarna is offering a free repair to install a new aluminum brake piston.

Risk

A component in the front brake system can crack, leading to sudden brake failure. This poses a significant crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death to the rider.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the right side of the steering head for your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to see if your motorcycle is included in this recall.
  2. Identify the 10th digit of your VIN: model year 2016 motorcycles will have a 'G', 2017 models will have an 'H', and 2018 models will have a 'J'.
  3. Confirm the model 'FS 450' is printed on both sides of the side panels below the rear of the seat.
  4. Stop riding the recalled motorcycles immediately if your VIN matches these criteria.
  5. Contact an authorized Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which includes the installation of a new machined aluminum front brake master cylinder piston.
  6. For more information, contact Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on 'Service Information' then 'Service Check'.
  7. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety alert.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

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.

Contact: 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.

Affected Products

Product: Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycle (2016)
Model:
FS 450
Lot Numbers:
10th digit of VIN is G
Date Ranges: September 2016 - December 2017
Product: Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycle (2017)
Model:
FS 450
Lot Numbers:
10th digit of VIN is H
Date Ranges: September 2016 - December 2017
Product: Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycle (2018)
Model:
FS 450
Lot Numbers:
10th digit of VIN is J
Date Ranges: September 2016 - December 2017

Product Images

Model year 2016 Husqvarna FS 450

Model year 2016 Husqvarna FS 450

Model year 2017 Husqvarna FS 450

Model year 2017 Husqvarna FS 450

Model year 2018 Husqvarna FS 450

Model year 2018 Husqvarna FS 450

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18726
Status: Active
Manufacturer: KTM AG, Austria
Sold By: Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from September 2016 to December 2017 for between $10,000 and $10,500.
Distributor: Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc., of Murrieta, California
Manufactured In: Austria
Units Affected: About 160
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Contact: 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.
Agency Last Updated: March 7, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response