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SevereNHTSA·22V014000·Announced 2022-01-14

KTM Recalls 2022 Husqvarna Motorcycles for Brake Pad Retaining Clip Defect

KTM is recalling 2022 Husqvarna FE 350S and FE 501S motorcycles because incorrectly mounted front brake pad retaining clips may cause pads to detach, 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 could result in 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 FE 501S motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the brake pad retaining clips on the front brake caliper may have been mounted incorrectly. This issue could result in loose or detached front brake pads.

Loose or detached front brake pads can reduce braking performance, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed.

Dealers will replace the front and rear brake pad retaining clips free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on February 2, 2022. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2111. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall 21V-678, and motorcycles previously repaired under that recall will need the new remedy performed.

The recalled product

Product
HUSQVARNA FE 350S, FE 501S
Brand
HUSQVARNA
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
394

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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