Product recall: Husky Svartpilen and Vitpilen 701
Potential fuel leak issue sees 175 Husqvarna streetbikes recalledThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a product safety recall for the Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 and Husqvarna Vitpilen 701.
A total of 175 motorcycles are affected by the recall, which spans Vitpilen 701s with a model year of 2018 to 2020, and Svartpilen 701s with a model year of 2019 to 2020. The affected models were sold nationally from May 1, 2018, to April 8, 2020.
The ACCC recall states the following:
What are the defects?
During operation or while parked, it is possible that fuel can leak out of the fuel level sensor mounting area and/or the fuel pump mounting area of the fuel tank.
What are the hazards?
If a fuel leak occurs, leaking fuel could cause damage or may result in fire, which could increase the risk of injury to the rider, bystanders and risk of damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Consumers are recommended to stop riding the motorcycle until it has been repaired. If you previously experienced or are now experiencing a fuel leak, immediately contact an authorised dealer and do not ride the vehicle.
Consumers will be sent a letter advising them of the recall and that parts are not available for immediate repairs. A further letter will be sent once the parts have been supplied to dealerships and bookings can be made for the repair.
For further information, consumers can contact Husqvarna on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using the dealer search option.
Click here to view the original ACCC product safety notice.
Related reading:
2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 Launch Review
2018 Husqvarna 701 Enduro Launch
2018 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Review
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