Ktm North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V055000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V055000 by Ktm North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 husqvarna fe 350 s and fe 501 s motorcycles manufactured from july 23, 2014, to october 17, 2014 Includes 249 affected units, Fork Piston Rod may Detach from Fork Cap, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 husqvarna fe 350 s and fe 501 s motorcycles manufactured from july 23, 2014, to october 17, 2014
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.