HUSQVARNA FE 501 S 2015: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V055000

Make Model Year
HUSQVARNA FE 501 S 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-01-21 2015-02-02 2015-02-02

Production Dates: 2014-07-23 - 2014-10-16

Manufacturers Involved: KTM North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: TB 1503

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 249

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.