The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V678000·Announced 2021-08-31

Husqvarna FE 350S and FE 501S Motorcycles Recalled for Brake Defect

KTM is recalling 2022 Husqvarna FE 350S and FE 501S motorcycles because incorrectly mounted brake pad clips may cause loose front brake pads, reducing braking performance.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Husqvarna FE 350S and Husqvarna FE 501S motorcycles. The recall involves 342 vehicles where the brake pad retaining clips on the front brake caliper may have been mounted incorrectly. This defect can result in loose front brake pads, which reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pad retaining clips, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HUSQVARNA FE 350S, FE 501S
Brand
HUSQVARNA
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
342

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • FE 350S
  • FE 501S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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