EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Husqvarna “701 Vitpilen / Svartpilen” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01004/21
Summary
Due to discrepancies in the assembly process, there may be a misalignment between the gear teeth on the licence-plate holder and the swing arm. This may lead to the licence-plate holder being twisted and may subsequently cause the collar nut on the rear wheel spindle to loosen.As a result, the licence-plate holder may become detached, leading to increased risk of an accident. The product does not meet the…
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Product
Motorcycle — Husqvarna
- Brand
- Husqvarna
- Name / model
- 701 Vitpilen / Svartpilen · e1*168/2013*00066*00
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: 2018-2020 (Vitpilen)2019-2020 (Svartpilen)
- Recall information: https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/de-ch/service/safety-information.html
What is the risk?
- Due to discrepancies in the assembly process, there may be a misalignment between the gear teeth on the licence-plate holder and the swing arm. This may lead to the licence-plate holder being twisted and may subsequently cause the collar nut on the rear wheel spindle to loosen.As a result, the licence-plate holder may become detached, leading to increased risk of an accident. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/06/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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