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KTM North America, Inc.: Rear Brake Caliper May Crack and Break (26V443000)
KTM North America, Inc.: Rear Brake Caliper May Crack and Break (26V443000). Its units affected of 6,257 is above the median of 533 (73rd percentile). Dated 119 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 35/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 6,257 · 73th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 11.7x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KTM North America, Inc. |
| Subject | Rear Brake Caliper May Crack and Break |
| NHTSA ID | 26V443000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Units potentially affected | 6257 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 73th of 871 (median 533, 11.7x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-07-08
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: KTM North America, Inc. and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- KTM North America, Inc.'s units affected: 73rd percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (service brakes).
- 6,257 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for KTM North America, Inc.?
KTM North America, Inc. recall 26V443000: Rear Brake Caliper May Crack and Break, 6,257 units.
How does KTM North America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 6,257 sits in the upper half (73th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 119 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 35/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
KTM North America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTM North America, Inc. | Vehicle | 6,257 | 73rd | 2026-07-08 |
| International Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 11,418 | 77th | 2025-11-20 |
| Mack Trucks, Inc. | Vehicle | 850 | 55th | 2026-09-28 |
| Autocar, LLC | Vehicle | 137 | 34th | 2026-07-30 |
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