2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350S, 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 501S, 2024 Gasgas ES 350 and 1 more model recall: Rear Brake Caliper May Crack and Break
Report received by NHTSA: July 8, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's 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.
- The risk
Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
6,257 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350S, 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 501S, 2024 Gasgas ES 350, 2024 Gasgas ES 500.
- Compared with
KTM North America, Inc. has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 5 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
22 earlier NHTSA recalls by KTM North America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 27, 2026 KTM North America, Inc. recall: Throttle Failure (agency record)
- Dec. 23, 2025 KTM North America, Inc. recall: Side Stand Spring May Break (agency record)
- Dec. 1, 2025 KTM North America, Inc. recall: Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- Oct. 30, 2025 KTM North America, Inc. recall: Fuel Filler Cap Seal May Leak Fuel (agency record)
- Sept. 11, 2025 KTM North America, Inc. recall: Throttle Failure (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Gasgas ES 350 2024
- Gasgas ES 500 2024
- Husqvarna FE 350S 2022-2024
- Husqvarna FE 501S 2022-2024
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V443000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KTM North America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 8, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6,257 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record