KTM recalls 2022–2024 Husqvarna FE 350S and FE 501S, 2024 GasGas ES 350 and ES 500 motorcycles over cracking rear brake caliper
The rear brake caliper can crack when the motorcycle rolls backwards and may break while riding, which can reduce braking ability and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
A dealer will replace the rear brake caliper free of charge. Owners may call KTM and Husqvarna customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
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Recall details
- Product
- Husqvarna Fe 350s, Es 350, Es 500 and 1 more 2022–2024
- Company
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Hazard
- Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 6,257 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 31, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V443000
- Model years: 2022–2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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