Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HUSQVARNA
Model Of Vehicle
FE 350 S
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V055000
Component Description
Suspension:Front
Effect Of Defect
If The Piston Rod Detaches Within The Fork Leg, The Front Suspension Could MalfunCTIon And Destabilize The Motorcycle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140723
End Of Manufacture
20141017
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
249
Date Owners Notified
20150121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150202
Make Campaign Number
TB 1503