The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·26710·Announced 2026-08-20

KTM Recalls GASGAS and Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Brake Defect

KTM North America is recalling approximately 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles because the rear brake caliper can crack or break, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear brake caliper failure) that poses a risk of serious injury or death, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America Inc. is recalling approximately 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles in the United States. The recall involves 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 model years. The affected motorcycles were sold at authorized GASGAS and Husqvarna dealers nationwide from September 2020 through June 2023 for between $7,300 and $13,000. Additionally, about 4,140 units were sold in Canada.

The recall is due to a defect where the rear brake caliper can crack or break. This failure reduces the brake system's effectiveness, which poses a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should stop riding the recalled motorcycles immediately. They should contact an authorized GASGAS or Husqvarna Motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealership. Consumers can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) at the manufacturer's websites to determine if their unit is affected.

The recalled product

Product
GASGAS and Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles
Manufacturer
KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
21,040

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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