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🧸 Product AT BG FR IE SE October 21, 2022

HUSQVARNA, KTM — KTM 450 XC-F; HQV FC 250; HQV FC 350

Motorcycles (competition motorcycles not for use on public roads), model year 2023

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect, the clutch output cylinders may fail. This increases the risk of a fall and/or injury.
Origin
Austria

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1315 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This notice is about some Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles. A small part inside the clutch may break.

What's happening? The clutch part could fail while you ride. This could make you fall or get hurt.

Does this affect me? If you own or ride one of these motorcycles in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Ireland, or Sweden, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop riding and take the bike to a mechanic right away. Ask your mechanic or a dealer for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
HUSQVARNA KTM
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect, the clutch output cylinders may fail. This increases the risk of a fall and/or injury. · Origin: Austria

First published
October 21, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006985

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
HUSQVARNA, KTM — KTM 450 XC-F; HQV FC 250; HQV FC 350. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect, the clutch output cylinders may fail. This increases the risk of a fall and/or injury. · Origin: Austria
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 21, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Austria, Bulgaria, France, Ireland, and Sweden.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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