2022–2024 Gasgas & Husqvarna (4 models) Service Brakes Recall 26V443000

NHTSA recall 26V443000 covers about 6,257 2022–2024 Gasgas & Husqvarna (4 models) vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Jul 8, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V443000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

6,257
vehicles affected (potential)
2022–2024
model years
Jul 8, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Service brakes

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 501S, Husqvarna FE 350S, 2024 GasGas ES 350, and GasGas ES 500 motorcycles. During backwards rolling, the brake caliper may crack near the primary pin casting, which may cause the caliper to break when riding.

The risk

Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 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.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 31, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Gasgas ES 3502024—
Gasgas ES 5002024—
Husqvarna Fe 350S2022–2024—
Husqvarna Fe 501S2022–2024—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 8, 2026
Owner notification
Aug 31, 2026
Build dates covered
Jan 13, 2022 to Oct 23, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
KTM North America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 26V443000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V443000 is open, call any Gasgas dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V443000?

NHTSA recall 26V443000 covers about 6,257 2022–2024 Gasgas & Husqvarna (4 models) vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Jul 8, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 501S, Husqvarna FE 350S, 2024 GasGas ES 350, and GasGas ES 500 motorcycles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V443000?

NHTSA's record for 26V443000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V443000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Gasgas dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V443000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 31, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V443000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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