NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V443000 · Recalled July 8, 2026
KTM North America Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall (26V443000)
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Agency product description and boundaries
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.
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2. Agency hazard and consumer action
NHTSA reports: Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 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.
3. Open the official notice or contact
View the official NHTSA record for campaign 26V443000 (api.nhtsa.gov) ↗
To check whether your vehicle is affected and unrepaired, look up your VIN on NHTSA’s recall search ↗.
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”.
- Gasgas ES 350 recall status
- Gasgas ES 500 recall status
- Husqvarna FE 350S recall status
- Husqvarna FE 501S recall status
Companies & origin
Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)
Related recalls
More KTM North America recalls
- KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Crash HazardCPSC · August 20, 2026
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. Record retrieved September 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.