Vehicle recall 26V443000 · July 8, 2026
Husqvarna FE 350S, Husqvarna FE 501S and 2 more models
During backwards rolling, the brake caliper may crack near the primary pin casting, which may cause the caliper to break when riding.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V443000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2026
- Filed by
- KTM North America, Inc.
- Owner notification
- August 31, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,257
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Gasgas ES 350 (2024): 2024
- Gasgas ES 500 (2024): 2024
- Husqvarna FE 350S (2022-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022
- Husqvarna FE 501S (2022-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022
Has your Gasgas been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Gasgas dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.