Husqvarna Motorcycles Fs450: The Floating Piston In The Front Brake Master Cylinder May Crack
Recall Summary Husqvarna Motorcycles FS450 motorcycles may have a defective floating piston in the front brake master cylinder that can crack during intense riding conditions, frequent ABS use, or if the bike is dropped, potentially reducing front brake effectiveness. A total of 56 units are affected. The manufacturer will replace the defective piston with a modified version.
- Recalling firm
- HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES FS450. Units affected: 56
- Reason
- Because of a manufacturing fault the floating piston in the front brake master cylinder may crack under high stress conditions typical of track use frequent ABS interventions or if a machine is dropped. This could reduce the efficiency of the front brake. Remedy: On affected machines replace the floating piston in the front brake master cylinder with a modified version.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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