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KTM Husqvarna FE 350S (2024) Recall: Front Brake Caliper Crack Risk

KTM recalls 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350s and FE 501s for potential front brake caliper cracks that could increase crash risk. Owners receive free brake caliper replacements.

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KTM is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350 and FE 501 motorcycles due to a risk of front brake caliper cracks. This could lead to loss of braking power and increase crash risk if the caliper fails during normal use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81739-ktm-husqvarna-fe-350s-2024-recall-front-brake-caliper-crack.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81739-ktm-husqvarna-fe-350s-2024-recall-front-brake-caliper-crack · Updated August 20, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V074000

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“KTM Husqvarna FE 350S (2024) Recall: Front Brake Caliper Crack Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81739-ktm-husqvarna-fe-350s-2024-recall-front-brake-caliper-crack. Based on NHTSA recall #25V074000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V074000).

NHTSA announced on Feb. 7, 2025, that KTM North America is recalling certain Husqvarna and GasGas motorcycles due to a front brake caliper hazard. Dealers will inspect and replace the affected calipers free of charge.

How to tell if you have it

  • Husqvarna FE 350S, 2022-2024
  • Husqvarna FE 501S, 2022-2024
  • GasGas ES 350, 2024-2025
  • GasGas ES 500, 2024-2025

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

The hazard

A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash. The front brake caliper may crack in the area around the upper guide pin.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show KTM North America has 27 other recalls on record since May 25, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Husqvarna FE 350S (2024) Recall: Brake Caliper Cracks Risk Crash (Aug. 7, 2026), KTM RC 390 (2024) Recall: Speed Control Failure Risk (March 27, 2026), and KTM 390 Adventure R (2025) Recall: Side Stand Falls Risking Crash (Dec. 23, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include BRP 2025 Can-Am Origin Electric Motorcycles: Front Brake Failure Risk (April 7, 2026), Ducati Panigale V4 S (2025) Recall: Sudden Rear Brake Loss Risk (Jan. 28, 2026), and Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Motorcycles: Rear Brake Line Recall (April 13, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your motorcycle has a Husqvarna FE 350 or FE 501 model from 2022-2024. The recall covers these specific models produced for the 2022-2024 model years.

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  • Category
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Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact KTM Customer Service

    Call 1-888-985-6090 to schedule a free front brake caliper inspection and replacement if needed.

  2. Get a Free Brake Caliper Check

    Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper at no cost if it's cracked.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 31 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Feb 8, 202512. Owner letters mailed: Mar 11, 202522025
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

Take action

Contact KTM

We’ve drafted a message you can send KTM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 25V074000 — KTM Husqvarna FE 350S (2024) Recall: Front Brake Caliper Crack Risk

Hello,

I own a KTM Husqvarna FE 350S (2024) Recall: Front Brake Caliper Crack Risk that is covered by recall 25V074000 from KTM.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

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.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA 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.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V074000 (February 8, 2025)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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