Recall of 2021 KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS closed course competition motorcycles due to risk of drive chain breaking causing crashes or property damage. Affected models have specific colors and VIN markings.
KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS are recalling 2021 model year closed course competition motorcycles because their drive chains can break, leading to crashes or property damage. Owners should stop using these motorcycles immediately and get the drive chain replaced at an authorized dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2882-2021-closed-course-motorcycles-recall-drive-chain-crash-hazard.
“2021 Closed Course Motorcycles Recall: Drive Chain Crash Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2882-2021-closed-course-motorcycles-recall-drive-chain-crash-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #9027 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/KTM-Husqvarna-and-GASGAS-Recall-Closed-Course-Competition-Motorcycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 25, 2021, that KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS are recalling certain closed course competition motorcycles due to a crash hazard. Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized dealer for a free drive chain replacement.
How to tell if you have it
KTM 250 SX, model year 2021
KTM 250 SX-F, model year 2021
KTM 350 SX-F, model year 2021
KTM 450 SMR, model year 2021
Husqvarna TC 125, model year 2021
Husqvarna FC 250, model year 2021
GASGAS MC 125, model year 2021
GASGAS MC 250F, model year 2021
GASGAS MC 450F, model year 2021
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM, Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves replacing the drive chain. KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all purchasers directly. Contact KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.ktm.com/us/, https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com or https://www.gasgas.com/en-us.html and from the menu, click on Service Information then select Service Check or Service and Safety Check for more information.
The hazard
The drive chain can break, posing a crash hazard and/or property damage. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show KTM AG has issued four other recalls since April 10, 2019, including a May 15, 2025 alert for front brake caliper cracks and a July 28, 2022 notice regarding connecting rod breakage. Other recent recalls of similar products include a GASGAS & Husqvarna brake failure recall (Aug. 20, 2026), a Triumph TF450 engine failure recall (Sept. 10, 2026) and a Honda handlebar crash hazard recall (April 30, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for specific color schemes: KTM models are orange, black, and white with white logos; Husqvarna models are white, blue, and yellow with blue logos; GASGAS models are red with white logos. Model year 2021 vehicles have the letter 'M' as the 10th character in the VIN.
Brand
KTM, Husqvarna & GASGAS
Product
KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS closed course competition motorcycles
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop riding the recalled motorcycles to prevent potential crashes or property damage.
Contact Dealer
Reach out to an authorized KTM, Husqvarna, or GASGAS dealer to schedule a free drive chain replacement.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM, Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves replacing the drive chain. KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all purchasers directly.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from June 2020 through February 2021 for between $6,800 and $11,400.”
Subject: Recall 9027 — KTM, Husqvarna & GASGAS 2021 Closed Course Motorcycles Recall: Drive Chain Crash Hazard
Hello,
I own a 2021 Closed Course Motorcycles Recall: Drive Chain Crash Hazard that is covered by recall 9027 from KTM, Husqvarna & GASGAS.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled closed course competition motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM, Husqvarna or GASGAS Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair, which involves replacing the drive chain. KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are contacting all 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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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