United StatesCertain 2022–2024 Husqvarna FE 501S and FE 350S motorcycles and 2024 GasGas ES 350 and ES 500 motorcycles are affected; VINs for involved vehicles will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 15, 2026 and owner letters were mailed August 31, 2026. The rear brake caliper may crack near the primary pin casting during backwards rolling and could break, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the rear brake caliper free of charge; owners can contact KTM and Husqvarna customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
What's being recalled
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 501S, Husqvarna FE 350S, 2024 GasGas ES 350, and GasGas ES 500 motorcycles. During backwards rolling, the brake caliper may crack near the primary pin casting, which may cause the caliper to break when riding.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V443000
The hazard
Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact KTM and Husqvarna customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov July 15, 2026.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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