Husqvarna Motorcycles Fc: Front Wheel May Fail

Husqvarna is recalling 334 FC and TC motorcycles because spokes on the front wheel may break due to manufacturing defects, which could cause the wheel to become unstable while riding. The company will replace the front wheel spokes on affected motorcycles. This recall affects motorcycles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES LTD
Product
Vehicles: HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES FC, HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES TC. Units affected: 334
Reason
Due to variations in the spoke manufacturing process some spokes on the front wheel may exhibit quality deviations. Depending on where they are fitted in the wheel care and spoke tension it is possible that individual spokes may break while riding. This can overload the remaining intact spokes and consequently cause them to break which can affected the stability of the machine. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the spokes that are fitted to the front wheel.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2015-12-22
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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