NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V443000 · Recalled July 8, 2026
KTM North America Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall (26V443000)
Hazard: Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do: 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.
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Description
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.
Affected vehicles
NHTSA lists 8 affected year / make / model configurations across 2 makes (Gasgas, Husqvarna). Every model below has its own page; the full year list is under “Identifying details”.
Companies & origin
Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked August 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.