Husqvarna Motorcycles recall: Brakes may fail
- What's wrong
- Brake caliper assembly may be incomplete on the models referred to above due to deviations in manufacturing at our supplier. The anti-rattle plates and cotters may be missing. This may lead to problems on the brake caliper through to brake failure and therefore to serious…
- What to do
- Contact a Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to book the free repair. Check both brake calipers (front and rear) for completeness and in particular whether the anti-rattle plates cotters and pins are present and correctly mounted. If parts are missing then fully…
What’s wrong
Brake caliper assembly may be incomplete on the models referred to above due to deviations in manufacturing at our supplier. The anti-rattle plates and cotters may be missing. This may lead to problems on the brake caliper through to brake failure and therefore to serious consequential events
The fix
Check both brake calipers (front and rear) for completeness and in particular whether the anti-rattle plates cotters and pins are present and correctly mounted. If parts are missing then fully assemble with replacement parts in accordance with the repair manual.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE | – | – | 155 |
| TC | 24 Apr 2017 | 7 Jun 2017 | 155 |
| FC | 24 Apr 2017 | 7 Jun 2017 | 155 |
| TX | 24 Apr 2017 | 7 Jun 2017 | 155 |
| FE | 24 Apr 2017 | 7 Jun 2017 | 155 |
| FX | 24 Apr 2017 | 7 Jun 2017 | 155 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 July 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.