NHTSA Campaign 26V443000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Issued by KTM North America, Inc. · Reported Jul 8, 2026 · 6,257 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2, 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GASGAS ES 350 2024 6,257
GASGAS ES 500 2024 6,257
HUSQVARNA FE 350S 2022 6,257
HUSQVARNA FE 350S 2023 6,257
HUSQVARNA FE 350S 2024 6,257
HUSQVARNA FE 501S 2022 6,257
HUSQVARNA FE 501S 2023 6,257
HUSQVARNA FE 501S 2024 6,257

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V443000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.