01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Husqvarna Fe 501S recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V443000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- July 8, 2026
- Potential units
- 6,257campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: August 31, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
NHTSA 25V074000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- February 7, 2025
- Potential units
- 5,116campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350s, FE 501s, and 2024-2025 GASGAS ES 350 and ES 500 motorcycles. The front brake caliper may crack in the area around the upper guide pin.
Why it matters: A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
Owner notification: March 11, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
NHTSA 22V588000
- Component
- TIRES
- Report received
- August 5, 2022
- Potential units
- 27,399campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Husqvarna and KTM motorcycles with equipped with TKC80 tires. Please refer to KTM's recall report for specific model details. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars.".
Why it matters: Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact KTM's customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's numbers for this recall are KTB2208 and HTB2207.
Owner notification: September 16, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH