recall information
Recall number
REC-006481
Campaign number
07_2582998
Original published date
make and model information
Make
HUSQVARNA
Model
401 VITPILEN and 401 SVARTPILEN
Year range
2023 - 2024
Affected units
200
Variant applicability
All variants within this model
Images
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel tank cap seal may crack. If this occurs, fuel may leak and in the presence of an external ignition source could result in a vehicle fire.
What are the hazards?
A vehicle fire could increase the risk of serious injury or death to riders, other road users, bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Owners should immediately contact their authorised HUSQVARNA dealer to make an appointment and have the recall performed, free of charge. HUSQVARNA will contact owners of affected vehicles and request a dealer booking is made as priority.
Supplier details
HQVA PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
HQVA (Husqvarna) Customer Service
Contact phone
1800 644 771
Contact email
customerservice-au@ktm.com
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
