Which models are affected by the Husqvarna GasGas recall?

The Husqvarna FE 501 S and FE 350 S from the 2022 to 2024 model years, as well as the GasGas ES 500 and ES 350 from the 2024 model year, are affected. The requirement is a production date within the respective defined periods. In total, 6,257 motorcycles are affected.

How much does the rear brake repair cost?

The repair is free of charge for owners. An authorized dealer replaces the affected rear brake caliper with a fault-free component. Anyone who has already paid for a corresponding repair themselves can apply for reimbursement with proof.

How can you tell if your own motorcycle is affected?

The decisive factor is the vehicle identification number, which can be looked up in the NHTSA database. In addition, Husqvarna Mobility publishes the recall documents on its own safety information page. This allows owners to check whether their vehicle is listed under recall 26V443.

Why can't an affected motorcycle be ridden anymore?

The NHTSA has issued a do-not-ride order. The reason is that the rear brake can fail without warning. Affected motorcycles should therefore remain parked until repaired.

Husqvarna GasGas Recall: 6,257 Bikes, What Owners Should Do

KTM North America is recalling several Husqvarna and GasGas models in the US because the rear brake caliper can fail without warning. A total of 6,257 motorcycles from the 2022 to 2024 model years are affected, and the US traffic safety authority NHTSA has issued a warning against riding them.

6,257 motorcycles affected, including 5,395 Husqvarna and 862 GasGas units
Cause: a cast pin on the rear brake caliper can break while the bike rolls backward
The NHTSA has issued a do-not-ride order; the repair at the dealer is free of charge

KTM North America has issued a recall for certain Husqvarna and GasGas enduro models. The cause is a potential fault in the rear brake caliper that can impair braking performance. The recall is registered with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under campaign number 26V443. According to the recall report, one crash has so far been linked to this issue, and it occurred in Germany.

Which Husqvarna and GasGas models are affected by the recall?

Four models from the 2022 to 2024 model years are affected, each from a defined production period. Specifically, this concerns the Husqvarna FE 501 S and the Husqvarna FE 350 S, as well as the GasGas ES 500 and the GasGas ES 350. All of these motorcycles use a rear brake caliper from supplier J.Juan, sold under the BrakTec brand.

Production periods vary by model. The Husqvarna FE 501 S and the FE 350 S were built between January 13, 2022, and October 11, 2023. The GasGas ES 500 and the ES 350 were produced between June 27, 2023, and October 23, 2023.

In total, KTM North America counts 6,257 motorcycles, which according to the company corresponds to about one percent of the units built. Of these, 5,395 vehicles are Husqvarna and 862 are GasGas. Broken down by model, that is 3,685 units of the Husqvarna FE 501 S, 1,710 of the Husqvarna FE 350 S, 516 of the GasGas ES 500, and 346 of the GasGas ES 350.

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What is causing the brake fault?

The cause lies in a cast pin on the rear brake caliper that can break when the motorcycle rolls backward. If this pin breaks, the brake caliper bracket can also crack. As a result, the caliper can then fail during braking while moving forward, reducing braking performance.

KTM cites a weak point in the area of this pin as the cause. According to the recall report, it is particularly concerning that the fault can occur without warning. A rider therefore notices no advance signs pointing to the impending problem.

The affected component is recorded under three part numbers: A54113080200, A59013080200, and A54013080100. On newer motorcycles, the fault has already been fixed. Starting with the 2025 model year, KTM installs a redesigned brake caliper in which the critical pin surface has been enlarged from 6.5 to 10.5 millimeters. Motorcycles from this model year onward are therefore not covered by the recall.

Why is the NHTSA warning against continued riding?

The NHTSA has issued a so-called do-not-ride order for the affected motorcycles — an explicit warning not to continue using the vehicles. The reason is the combination of a possible total failure of the rear brake and the fact that this failure can occur without warning.

In addition, dealers must repair all affected motorcycles still in their inventory before delivery. The affected units are locked and can only be registered for regular use after the repair.

How did the recall come about?

The case unfolded over more than two years and began with a single report. In March 2024, KTM Austria’s customer service received the first report of a broken pin on the rear brake caliper and forwarded it to supplier J.Juan. Both companies launched a joint investigation and confirmed the cause in November 2024. In response, the improved brake caliper went into production starting with the 2025 model year.

The matter gained new momentum in spring 2026. On April 16, 2026, the Canadian authority Transport Canada contacted KTM North America and pointed to cases involving broken rear BrakTec brake calipers. Following a meeting on April 21, KTM Austria’s engineers reviewed the reports and photos from Canada through April and May. On May 20, 2026, Transport Canada stated that the problem resembled several other recalls involving components from J.Juan. On June 26, 2026, KTM informed the authority that it would initiate a recall.

The current recall is part of a series of actions related to brake calipers from the same supplier. As early as the beginning of 2025, KTM had launched a recall over a fault in the front brake caliper, which at the time affected around 5,116 Husqvarna and GasGas motorcycles. Today’s case, by contrast, concerns the rear brake.

How does the repair work, and what do owners need to do?

Affected owners should take their motorcycle to an authorized dealer, who will replace the rear brake caliper free of charge with a fault-free component. Anyone who has already paid for an appropriate repair themselves can receive reimbursement upon providing proof.

Dealers in the US will be informed via the internal network starting July 15, 2026. From that same day, the vehicle identification numbers of the affected motorcycles can be looked up in the NHTSA database. Written notification of registered owners by mail is expected to be sent out in several stages starting around September 2, 2026.

Whether one’s own motorcycle is affected can be checked using the vehicle identification number. Husqvarna Mobility provides a page with information on safety recalls where the relevant documents are published. For questions, KTM in the US lists the customer service hotline at 1-888-985-6090. In addition, the NHTSA hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which models are affected by the Husqvarna GasGas recall?

The Husqvarna FE 501 S and FE 350 S from the 2022 to 2024 model years, as well as the GasGas ES 500 and ES 350 from the 2024 model year, are affected. The requirement is a production date within the respective defined periods. In total, 6,257 motorcycles are affected.
How much does the rear brake repair cost?

The repair is free of charge for owners. An authorized dealer replaces the affected rear brake caliper with a fault-free component. Anyone who has already paid for a corresponding repair themselves can apply for reimbursement with proof.
How can you tell if your own motorcycle is affected?

The decisive factor is the vehicle identification number, which can be looked up in the NHTSA database. In addition, Husqvarna Mobility publishes the recall documents on its own safety information page. This allows owners to check whether their vehicle is listed under recall 26V443.
Why can’t an affected motorcycle be ridden anymore?

The NHTSA has issued a do-not-ride order. The reason is that the rear brake can fail without warning. Affected motorcycles should therefore remain parked until repaired.