Recall 26V443000 scope
Recall 26V443000
Rear Brake Caliper May Crack and Break • KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC. • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC • reported Jul 8, 2026 • • 6,257 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 26V443000
- Recall Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Makes
- HUSQVARNA, GASGAS
- Model Years
- 2022–2024
- Affected Units
- 6,257
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Jul 18, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
KTM North America, Inc. Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealer will replace the rear brake caliper, free of charge.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
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Risk Summary (Consequence)
Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
8 vehicles under this recall
Official Sources & Documents
Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex
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Other KTM NORTH AMERICA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
| Campaign | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 26V196000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7,974 |
| 25V907000 | STRUCTURE | 2,512 |
| 25V825000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6,546 |
| 25V740000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5,488 |
| 25V598000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9,070 |
| 25V074000 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5,116 |
Related NHTSA Complaints
Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date
| Complaint | Component |
|---|---|
| 2092006 | SERVICE BRAKES |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 26V443000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.
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