NHTSA recall 26V443000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Gasgas ES 350 and 3 more
Reported Jul 8, 20266,257 vehicles affectedKTM North America, Inc.Built Jun 27, 2023 – Oct 23, 2023
The 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.
The risk
Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.