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Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles

CPSC Recall #18-726 — March 7, 2018

Recall #18-726 Date: March 7, 2018 Remedy: Repair

Product

Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles

Description

 

Hazard

The front brake master cylinder piston can crack, resulting in brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

About 160

Sold At

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

Manufacturer

KTM AG, Austria

Importer

KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Manufactured In

Austria

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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