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GasGas ES 350 (2024), GasGas ES 500 (2024), Husqvarna FE 350S (2022-2024), and Husqvarna FE 501S (2022-2024)

Rear brake calipers on certain Husqvarna and GasGas motorcycles may crack and break, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

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

The recall affects 6,257 vehicles nationwide. The problem was reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2026. The remedy is that the dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge.
  3. You may contact KTM and Husqvarna customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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 your Husqvarna affected?

4 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • ES 350GasGas, model years 2024
  • ES 500GasGas, model years 2024
  • FE 350SHusqvarna, model years 2022 to 2024
  • FE 501SHusqvarna, model years 2022 to 2024

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Also recalled by CPSC
GASGAS and Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles · Aug 2026
Component
Brake defect
Campaign
26V443000
Vehicles affected
6,257
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-888-985-6090

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)