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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V055000

2015 Husqvarna Fe 501 S | 2015 Husqvarna Fe 350 S — Suspension: front

Published February 2, 2015 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V055000, published February 2, 2015. Recalling firm: KTM North America, Inc.; 2015 Husqvarna Fe 501 S | 2015 Husqvarna Fe 350 S — Suspension: front.

What's the hazard

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.

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Recall details

Brand
HUSQVARNA
Model
FE 501 S
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Lot
2015 HUSQVARNA FE 501 S | 2015 HUSQVARNA FE 350 S
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Husqvarna Fe 501 S | 2015 Husqvarna Fe 350 S — Suspension: front recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V055000 on February 2, 2015. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HUSQVARNA. Model: FE 501 S.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)