The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V074000·Announced 2025-02-07

2022–2025 Husqvarna and GASGAS motorcycles recalled for brake caliper cracking

KTM North America is recalling 2022–2025 Husqvarna FE 350S and FE 501S motorcycles, along with 2024–2025 GASGAS ES 350 and ES 500 models, due to front brake calipers that may crack and cause loss of front brake function.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect involving brake failure—a critical safety system—that presents a direct risk of crash. The source states no illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing it at the High (3) level per the rubric's criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

KTM North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022–2024 Husqvarna FE 350S and FE 501S motorcycles, as well as 2024–2025 GASGAS ES 350 and ES 500 motorcycles. The front brake caliper may crack in the area around the upper guide pin.

A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper, as necessary, free of charge.

Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2023 HUSQVARNA FE 501S
Brand
HUSQVARNA
Manufacturer
KTM North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • structural-defect
  • crash-risk
Affected units
5,116

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 (4)

  • FE 501S
  • FE 350S
  • ES 350
  • ES 500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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