CPSC recall 18726
Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-03-07
On 2018-03-07 the CPSC announced a recall of Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles by Ktm Ag Austria, citing the front brake master cylinder piston can crack, resulting in brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18726 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-03-07 |
| Published | 2018-03-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Ktm Ag Austria |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Husqvarna FS 450 closed course competition motorcycles | This recall involves model year 2016, 2017 and 2018 Husqvarna closed course/competition motorcycles with 450cc, 4-cycle engines. The motorcycles are white, blue and yellow with the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size FS 450 is printed on both sides of the side panel below the rear of the seat. Model year 2016 motorcycles will have the letter G in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). Model year 2017 motorcycles will have the letter H in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). Model year 2018 motorcycles will have the letter J in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN number is located on the right side of the steering head.
Reason
The front brake master cylinder piston can crack, resulting in brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Husqvarna-Motorcycles-Recalls-Closed-Course-Competition-Motorcycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert
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