Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 7, 2026
Husqvarna FE 350S (2024) Recall: Brake Caliper Cracks Risk Crash
KTM recalls 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350S motorcycles with rear brake caliper cracks that could reduce braking and cause crashes. Owners must have calipers replaced by dealers by September 2026.
KTM is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350S motorcycles because cracks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing crash risk. This affects owners who ride these models and could lead to serious injury if the caliper breaks during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81740-husqvarna-fe-350s-2024-recall-brake-caliper-cracks-risk-crash.
“Husqvarna FE 350S (2024) Recall: Brake Caliper Cracks Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81740-husqvarna-fe-350s-2024-recall-brake-caliper-cracks-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #26V443000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V443000).
NHTSA announced on August 7, 2026, that KTM North America is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 501S, Husqvarna FE 350S, 2024 GasGas ES 350, and GasGas ES 500 motorcycles due to rear brake caliper cracks. Dealers will replace the rear brake caliper free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Husqvarna FE 350S, 2022-2024
Husqvarna FE 501S, 2022-2024
GasGas ES 350, 2024
GasGas ES 500, 2024
What to do
Dealers will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact KTM and Husqvarna customer service at 1-888-985-6090.
The hazard
Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. During backwards rolling, the brake caliper may crack near the primary pin casting, which may cause the caliper to break when riding.
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 KTM RC 390 (March 27, 2026) and KTM 390 Adventure R (December 23, 2025). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA five technical service bulletins or other communications covering the 2022 Husqvarna FE 350S as of August 20, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a 2022-2024 model year. The recall covers Husqvarna FE 350S motorcycles with specific VINs that will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 15, 2026.
Brand
Husqvarna
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the rear brake caliper at no cost by September 2, 2026.
September 2, 2026
Check VIN on NHTSA
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 15, 2026.
July 15, 2026
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact KTM and Husqvarna customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov July 15, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Husqvarna
We’ve drafted a message you can send Husqvarna to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V443000 — Husqvarna FE 350S (2024) Recall: Brake Caliper Cracks Risk Crash
Hello,
I own a Husqvarna FE 350S (2024) Recall: Brake Caliper Cracks Risk Crash that is covered by recall 26V443000 from Husqvarna.
The official recall notice states: Dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact KTM and Husqvarna customer service at 1-888-985-6090. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov July 15, 2026.
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 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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
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