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NHTSA campaign 26V443000

Rear Brake Caliper May Crack and Break

KTM North America, Inc.

Potential units
6,257
Report received
Jul 8, 2026
Manufacturer ID
Not reported

Recall summary

What is 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.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

Dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2, 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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2024 Husqvarna Fe 501sUnknown - 10/11/2023
Vehicle2024 Husqvarna Fe 350sUnknown - 10/11/2023
Vehicle2024 Gasgas Es 35006/27/2023 - 10/23/2023
Vehicle2023 Husqvarna Fe 501sProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2022 Husqvarna Fe 501s01/13/2022 - Unknown
Vehicle2024 Gasgas Es 50006/27/2023 - 10/23/2023
Vehicle2023 Husqvarna Fe 350sProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2022 Husqvarna Fe 350s01/13/2022 - Unknown

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files