Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published May 15, 2025
KTM Off-Road Motorcycles Recall: Front Brake Caliper Crack Risk
KTM recalls 2022-2025 off-road motorcycles due to front brake caliper cracking, which can reduce braking effectiveness and cause crashes. Affected models have specific VIN codes and colors.
“KTM Off-Road Motorcycles Recall: Front Brake Caliper Crack Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1636-ktm-off-road-motorcycles-recall-front-brake-caliper-crack-risk. Based on CPSC recall #10273 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/KTM-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall).
KTM AG recalled off-road motorcycles due to a crash hazard from cracking front brake calipers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 15, 2025. Owners should stop riding immediately and contact authorized dealers for free inspection and repair.
How to tell if you have it
GASGAS and Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles, model years 2022-2025
VIN 10th position: N (2022), P (2023), R (2024), S (2025)
Husqvarna models: FE 350, FE 501, TE 150i, TE 250i, TE 300i, EX 350F BT, EX 450F BT, EC 250, EC 300, MC 125 BT, MC 250 BT, MC 350F BT, MC 450F BT, FX 350 BT, FX 350 HERITAGE BT, FX 450, TE 150, TE 250, TE 300, TE 300 HERITAGE, TX 300 BT, TX 300 HERITAGE BT, EC 250, EC 300, EC 450F, EX 250, EX 250F, EX 300, EX 350F
GASGAS models: FE 350w, FE 450, FE 501w, TE 150, TE 250, TE 300, EC 250, EC 300, EC 450F, EX 250, EX 250F, EX 300, EX 350F, MC 125, MC 250, MC 250F, MC 350F, MC 450F, EW 500F
Sold at GASGAS and Husqvarna authorized dealers nationwide from January 2022 through August 2024
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized GASGAS Motorcycles or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair at the dealership. It is necessary to have the front brake caliper inspected by an authorized dealer to determine if it is defective or not defective. Consumers can call 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.gasgas.com/en-us.html or https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-us.html.
The hazard
The front brake caliper can crack, reducing the braking system's effectiveness, posing a crash hazard. The agency reported no incidents or injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show KTM AG has four other recalls on record since April 10, 2019. Other recent recalls of similar products include KTM Closed Course Motorcycles Recall: Connecting Rod Breakage Risk (July 28, 2022), 2021 Closed Course Motorcycles Recall: Drive Chain Crash Hazard (March 25, 2021), and KTM Husqvarna Motorcycles Recall: Water in Battery Causes Crash Hazard (March 11, 2021). Other recent recalls of similar products include GASGAS & Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Brake Failure (August 20, 2026), Yamaha Golf Cars 2017-2024: Stop Using Due to Brake Failure Risk (October 16, 2025), and Honda 2025-2026 Off-Road Motorcycles: Handlebar Crash Hazard Risk (April 30, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the right side of the steering head. For 2022 models, the 10th character is 'N'; 2023 is 'P'; 2024 is 'R'; 2025 is 'S'. Also, look for specific color schemes and model names listed in the recall notice.
Brand
KTM
Product
GASGAS and Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles as they can crack and cause crashes.
Contact Authorized Dealer
Reach out to a GASGAS or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair for the front brake caliper.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized GASGAS Motorcycles or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair at the dealership. It is necessary to have the front brake caliper inspected by an authorized dealer to determine if it is defective or not defective. KTM/GASGAS and Husqvarna Mobility are contacting all known purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “GASGAS and Husqvarna authorized dealers nationwide from January 2022 through August 2024 for between $10,000 and $13,000.”
Subject: Recall 10273 — KTM Off-Road Motorcycles Recall: Front Brake Caliper Crack Risk
Hello,
I own a KTM Off-Road Motorcycles Recall: Front Brake Caliper Crack Risk that is covered by recall 10273 from KTM.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized GASGAS Motorcycles or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair at the dealership. It is necessary to have the front brake caliper inspected by an authorized dealer to determine if it is defective or not defective. KTM/GASGAS and Husqvarna Mobility are contacting all known purchasers directly.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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