KTM Recalls Thousands of GasGas and Husqvarna Off-Road Motorcycles Over Brake Issues
KTM North America has issued a mandatory safety recall for 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles spanning model years 2024 through 2026. The action follows the discovery of a critical manufacturing defect in the rear brake calipers that can cause the components to crack mid-ride, according to regulatory filings reported by industry publications including The BRAKE Report and Backfire News.
Fracture Risk Triggers Major Off-Road Hazard
The campaign addresses a severe hardware vulnerability where the rear brake caliper bracket can fracture under standard operational stress. When this structural failure occurs, the motorcycle experiences an immediate loss of rear braking functionality.
That sudden loss creates a significant crash hazard for riders navigating trail and off-road environments.
Metallurgical Anomalies Threaten Thousands of Units
The recall impacts a combined total of 21,040 units globally, encompassing multiple configurations of dirt bikes and dual-sport models. Within this broader group, specific regional subsets—such as a targeted pool of 6,257 Husqvarna and GasGas dirt bikes—face direct mechanical inspection due to documented vulnerabilities in the rear brake assemblies.