2022–2024 Husqvarna FE 350S & 2022–2024 Husqvarna FE 501S + 2 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V443000
- Manufacturer
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 6,257
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Owner phone
- 1-888-985-6090
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 31, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR