Husqvarna FE 501 S recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 2, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

KTM North America, Inc. recalls 2015 Husqvarna FE 501 S, FE 350 S

Recall number

15V055000

Brand / firm

Husqvarna

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 249 units

Why it was recalled

If the piston rod detaches within the fork leg, the front suspension could malfunction and destabilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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 to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.