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NHTSARecalled Feb 2, 2015 · #15V055000

Fork Piston Rod may Detach from Fork Cap

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Fork Piston Rod may Detach from Fork Cap
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Husqvarna
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice