What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021379
- Recall date
- 17 June 2021
- Make
- Husqvarna
- Models
- Vitpilen 701, Svartpilen 701
- Model years
- 2018 to 2020
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety TC
- Vehicles affected
- 324
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain motorcycles, the license plate bracket / rear fender may not be properly aligned. As a result, the rear axle nut could loosen. If this happens, the license plate bracket / rear fender could move and contact the rear wheel. This could affect handling and control of the motorcycle. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA license plate bracket / rear fender that contacts the rear wheel could increase the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnHusqvarna will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to ensure that the license plate bracket / rear fender is properly aligned to the swingarm. The dealer will also verify that the rear axle nut is properly tightened.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021379.