Notice names this product. Gasgas’s Gasgas ES 500 is named in NHTSA recall 26V443000. Your particular item is not yet verified. Compare the identifiers and exclusions in the notice before deciding whether it applies. Agency-reported hazard: Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Units affected: 6,257. Agency consumer action: 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.
This notice names a product; your particular item is not yet verified. Compare every applicable model, serial, lot, production-date or model-year boundary below.
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.
Still to verify: match the label on your item with the full official notice, including any exclusions, tables and photos. Some identifiers appear only on the agency website and are absent from this data feed. A missing field does not mean all versions are affected.
If your lot or date falls outside a stated range, this notice has not established that your item is affected. This is not a finding about other recalls or product safety.
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Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Company / brand: KTM North America recalls
Affected products: Gasgas ES 350 recall status, Gasgas ES 500 recall status, Husqvarna FE 350S recall status +1 more
Official ID 26V443000 · Official record ↗
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