Husqvarna Motorcycles recalls

On affected motorcycles under certain riding conditions the rear brake caliper may be subjected to excessive stress which in the worst case can lead to the rear brake caliper breaking.

Fix: Replace the rear brake caliper including the caliper bracket on all affected motorcycles.

• FE 501: 121 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2021 to 4 Sep 2023
• FE 250: 171 vehicles · built 24 Jun 2021 to 5 Dec 2023
• FE 250 HERITAGE: 28 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2022 to 22 Nov 2022
• FE350: 268 vehicles · built 25 Jun 2021 to 24 Jan 2024
• FE 350 HERITAGE: 64 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2022 to 6 Dec 2022
• FE 450: 133 vehicles · built 29 Jun 2021 to 30 Nov 2023
• FE 450 HERITAGE: 27 vehicles · built 14 Sep 2022 to 14 Oct 2022
• TE 150: 61 vehicles · built 23 Jun 2022 to 18 Sep 2023
• TE 150 HERITAGE: 2 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2022 to 7 Oct 2022
• TE 250: 223 vehicles · built 31 May 2022 to 1 Dec 2023
• TE 250 HERITAGE: 44 vehicles · built 7 Sep 2022 to 15 Dec 2022
• TE 300: 275 vehicles · built 3 Jun 2022 to 4 Dec 2023
• TE 300 HERITAGE: 85 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2022 to 16 Dec 2022
• TE 250I: 114 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 14 Dec 2021
• TE 300I: 189 vehicles · built 14 Jun 2021 to 13 Dec 2021
• TE 150I: 33 vehicles · built 17 Apr 2021 to 29 Sep 2021

For certain machines there is an increased risk of stalling at low revs for where loss of power cannot be ruled out.

Fix: Software update to the engine control unit (ECU).

• SVARTPILEN 401: 267 vehicles · built 12 Jan 2024 to 11 Feb 2025
• VITPILEN 401: 95 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2024 to 18 Jul 2024

On affected vehicles the fuel filler cap seal may crack leading to a possible fuel leak.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the fuel filler cap seal replaced.

• SVARTPILEN 125: 191 vehicles · built 31 Jan 2024 to 27 Aug 2024
• SVARTPILEN 401: 239 vehicles · built 12 Jan 2024 to 7 Aug 2024
• VITPILEN 125: 116 vehicles · built 31 Jan 2024 to 7 Jun 2024
• VITPILEN 401: 92 vehicles · built 31 Jan 2024 to 18 Jul 2024

On affected vehicles irregularities may be found in the casting structure of the front brake caliper.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the have the brake caliper checked and replaced if necessary.

• FE 250 HERITAGE: 28 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2022 to 22 Nov 2022
• FE 350: 202 vehicles · built 9 Dec 2021 to 24 Jan 2024
• FE 350 HERITAGE: 64 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2022 to 6 Dec 2022
• FE 450: 78 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2022 to 30 Nov 2023
• FE 450 HERITAGE: 27 vehicles · built 14 Sep 2022 to 14 Oct 2022
• TE 150: 61 vehicles · built 23 Jun 2022 to 18 Sep 2023
• TE 150 HERITAGE: 2 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2022 to 7 Oct 2022
• TE 250: 223 vehicles · built 31 May 2022 to 1 Dec 2023
• TE 250 HERITAGE: 44 vehicles · built 7 Sep 2022 to 15 Dec 2022
• TE 300: 275 vehicles · built 5 Jun 2022 to 4 Dec 2023
• TE 300 HERITAGE: 85 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2022 to 16 Dec 2022
• TE 250I: 27 vehicles · built 14 Dec 2021 to 14 Dec 2021
• TE 300I: 22 vehicles · built 13 Dec 2021 to 13 Dec 2021
• FE 501: 87 vehicles · built 8 Jun 2022 to 4 Sep 2023
• FE 250: 98 vehicles · built 29 Jun 2022 to 5 Dec 2023

Deviations on an assembly line may have caused damage to the seal of the clutch slave cylinder.

Fix: The clutch slave cylinders must be checked and if necessary replaced.�

6 vehicles · built 13 Jul 2022 to 19 Jul 2022

The anticipated endurance of the connecting rod cannot be ensured.

Fix: Conduct a replacement of the CDI control unit with a reduced max RPM limiter.

68 vehicles · built 17 Mar 2021 to 15 Dec 2021

Damage to the seal caused by deviations in assembly may impair the function of the clutch slave cylinder.

Fix: Inspect the slave cylinder and check which part version is fitted to the motorcycle. Replace the unit if the affected part version is fitted.

• 701 SUPERMOTO: 1,038 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2017 to 16 Jul 2020
• 701 ENDURO LR: 1,038 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2017 to 16 Jul 2020
• 701 ENDURO: 1,038 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2017 to 16 Jul 2020
• VITPILEN 701: 1,038 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2017 to 16 Jul 2020
• SVARTPILEN 701: 1,038 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2017 to 16 Jul 2020

Vehicles may have incorrectly mounted brake pad holding bracket locking split pins.

Fix: The brake pad holding bracket locking split pins on the front brake caliper must be inspected for correct assembly on all motorcycles affected.

• FE350: 82 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 30 Jul 2021
• FE501: 82 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 30 Jul 2021
• FE 250: 82 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 30 Jul 2021
• TE 250I: 82 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 30 Jul 2021
• TE 300I: 82 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 30 Jul 2021
• TE 150I: 82 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 30 Jul 2021

Improved locking split pins for the brake pad holding brackets in the front and rear brake calipers are available

Fix: The brake pad retaining pin locking split pins on the front & rear brake calipers must be replaced for an improved version on all motorcycles affected

• TE 300I: 203 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 7 Oct 2021
• FE 250: 203 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 7 Oct 2021
• TE 150I: 203 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 7 Oct 2021
• FE501: 203 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 7 Oct 2021
• FE350: 203 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 7 Oct 2021
• TE 250I: 203 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2021 to 7 Oct 2021

The alignment of the gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be inadequate.

Fix: Check the mounting position of the license plate holder and realign if required.

• VITPILEN 701: 336 vehicles · built 16 Feb 2018 to 16 Jul 2020
• SVARTPILEN 701: 336 vehicles · built 16 Feb 2018 to 16 Jul 2020

Occasional abrasion may occur on both fuel lines at the front of the fuel tank during operation.

Fix: Both fuel lines must be replaced as a precautionary measure.

28 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2019 to 13 Oct 2020

A defective drive chain may have been installed.

Fix: Replacement of the drive chain.

• TC 125: 6 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2020 to 7 Dec 2020
• FC 350: 6 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2020 to 7 Dec 2020
• FC 450: 6 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2020 to 7 Dec 2020

The battery vent valve may be missing on some vehicles.

Fix: Check and install the vent or replace the battery as necessary.

2 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2020 to 28 Jul 2020

Distortion of the fuel tank may occur on the sealing surfaces in the areas surrounding the fuel pump and the fuel level sensor.

Fix: Fuel tanks to be replaced with an improved component.

• VITPILEN 701: 284 vehicles · built 16 Feb 2018 to 3 Feb 2020
• SVARTPILEN 701: 284 vehicles · built 16 Feb 2018 to 3 Feb 2020
• SVARTPILEN 701 STYLE: 284 vehicles · built 16 Feb 2018 to 3 Feb 2020

The carburettor covers may have been fitted incorrectly

Fix: Check and repair carburettor if required.

19 vehicles · built 18 Apr 2018 to 24 Aug 2018

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.

Fix: On affected machines replace the floating piston in the front brake master cylinder with a modified version.

56 vehicles · built 15 Sep 2015 to 20 Sep 2017

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

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.

• TE: 155 vehicles
• TC: 155 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2017 to 7 Jun 2017
• FC: 155 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2017 to 7 Jun 2017
• TX: 155 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2017 to 7 Jun 2017
• FE: 155 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2017 to 7 Jun 2017
• FX: 155 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2017 to 7 Jun 2017

Due to a software issue some motocross machines may stall under certain conditions.

Fix: Affecetd machines will be recalled the ECU removed and sent for updating.

6 vehicles · built 11 Sep 2012 to 18 Jul 2013

Anomalies in the manufacturing process have resulted in certain batches of hand brake cylinders with defective machining. This can lead to early wear of the sealing cup in the hand brake cylinder thus leading to impaired braking performance.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and check the batch number of the hand brake cylinder. If the batch number appears on the affected list replace the hand brake cylinder.

• TE: 73 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2016 to 12 Jul 2016
• TC: 73 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2016 to 12 Jul 2016
• TX: 73 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2016 to 12 Jul 2016
• FC: 73 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2016 to 12 Jul 2016
• FE: 73 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2016 to 12 Jul 2016

The connecting rod may fail in early life under certain load conditions. The machines in question are designed to be used off road and as such power request is a factor in the control of the machine. If a connecting rod failure occurs in this type machine the rider may be exposed to significant risk.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the complete crankshaft.

72 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2016 to 10 Mar 2016

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.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the spokes that are fitted to the front wheel.

• FC: 167 vehicles · built 19 May 2015 to 5 Oct 2015
• TC: 167 vehicles · built 19 May 2015 to 5 Oct 2015

The M12 aluminium fuel pump nut may not be to specification. This can lead to insufficient sealing allowing fuel to leak. In extreme cases the leaking fuel can cause damage or fire.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the M12 aluminium fuel pump nut. Where necessary the seal will also be replaced.

• FC: 58 vehicles · built 29 Jul 2015 to 7 Sep 2015
• FE: 58 vehicles · built 29 Jul 2015 to 7 Sep 2015

The forks may not have been correctly assembled which could lead to initially knocking and the damping in the affected strut decreasing. If the condition is allowed to progress the inside of the fork will be damaged and the fork may seize.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and remove the fork cap. Check the locking nut for correct torque and tighten if necessary.

• FE: 416 vehicles · built 11 Jun 2014 to 10 Oct 2014
• FC: 416 vehicles · built 11 Jun 2014 to 10 Oct 2014
• TC: 416 vehicles · built 11 Jun 2014 to 10 Oct 2014
• TE: 416 vehicles · built 11 Jun 2014 to 10 Oct 2014