The defect
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350s, FE 501s, and 2024-2025 GASGAS ES 350 and ES 500 motorcycles. The front brake caliper may crack in the area around the upper guide pin.
The risk
A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gasgas ES 350 | 2024, 2025 |
| Gasgas ES 500 | 2024, 2025 |
| Husqvarna FE 350S | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Husqvarna FE 501S | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasgas ES 350 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Gasgas ES 350 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Gasgas ES 500 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| Gasgas ES 500 | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Husqvarna FE 350S | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Husqvarna FE 350S | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Husqvarna FE 350S | 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| Husqvarna FE 501S | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Husqvarna FE 501S | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Husqvarna FE 501S | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2025
37 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; KTM North America, Inc. filed 29 campaigns in all.
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| 25V768000 6 Nov 2025 | General Motors, LLC |
| 25V693000 10 Oct 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V564000 29 Aug 2025 | Tuff Trailer USA Inc. |
| 25V550000 26 Aug 2025 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025