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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gasgas ES 350 | 2024 |
| Gasgas ES 500 | 2024 |
| 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 500 | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| 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 2026
17 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; KTM North America, Inc. filed 29 campaigns in all.
| 26V638000 2 Oct 2026 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 26V466000 20 Jul 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 26V467000 20 Jul 2026 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 26V414000 30 Jun 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 26V359000 3 Jun 2026 | Aston Martin The Americas |
| 26V293000 8 May 2026 | Taizhou Qianxin Vehicle Co. Ltd |
| 26V240000 15 Apr 2026 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 26V234000 13 Apr 2026 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026