Husqvarna says the affected enduro and cross-country motorcycles use Braktec brake systems and must receive a replacement rear brake caliper and bracket. CPSC reported no incidents or injuries associated with the rear-brake defect when the recall was announced.
Owners should verify recall status by VIN and preserve the motorcycle, brake components, dealer records, recall notices, crash evidence, and medical documentation if an accident has occurred.
Quick Facts
- CPSC announced the Husqvarna and GASGAS rear-brake-caliper recall on August 20, 2026.
- The rear brake caliper can crack or break and reduce braking effectiveness, creating a serious crash hazard.
- About 21,040 Husqvarna and GASGAS motorcycles combined are included in the U.S. recall, with about 4,140 additional units sold in Canada.
- Consumers should stop riding affected motorcycles immediately and obtain a free dealer repair.
Table Of Contents
- Latest Husqvarna Motorcycle Recall and Lawsuit Developments
- What Is the Husqvarna Motorcycle Recall?
- What Is Wrong With the Recalled Husqvarna Motorcycles?
- Which Husqvarna Models Are Recalled?
- How Do I Check Whether My Husqvarna Motorcycle Is Recalled?
- What Should Owners Do With a Recalled Husqvarna Motorcycle?
- Have Any Injuries Been Reported?
- Why Can a Rear Brake Caliper Failure Be Dangerous?
- How Is the 2026 Husqvarna Recall Different From the 2025 Recall?
- Has Husqvarna Had Other Brake-Related Recalls?
- Why Repair Records Matter
- What Injuries Can a Motorcycle Brake Failure Cause?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Who May Be Liable?
- What Is the Current Husqvarna Motorcycle Lawsuit Status?
- Do I Qualify?
- What Evidence Should I Preserve?
- Do I Have a Husqvarna Motorcycle Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Husqvarna Recall
- Do I Have a Husqvarna Motorcycle Lawsuit?
- What Evidence May Support a Husqvarna Motorcycle Lawsuit?
- How Many Motorcycles Are Included in the Recall?
- Why Were the Husqvarna Motorcycles Recalled?
- Which Husqvarna Model Years Are Affected?
- Have Any Injuries Been Reported?
- What Is the Recall Remedy?
- Was There an Earlier Husqvarna Brake Recall?
- References
Latest Husqvarna Motorcycle Recall and Lawsuit Developments
August 2026
- August 20, 2026 – CPSC announced a recall of certain Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road motorcycles because the rear brake caliper can crack or break, reducing braking effectiveness and posing a risk of serious injury or death in a crash [1]
- August 20, 2026 – Husqvarna announced that affected 2022–2024 enduro and cross-country motorcycles with Braktec brake systems should be inspected by an authorized dealer and receive replacement rear brake calipers and brackets [2]
- August 20, 2026 – CPSC instructed consumers to immediately stop riding affected motorcycles and contact an authorized Husqvarna or GASGAS dealer for a free repair. No incidents or injuries had been reported at the time of the recall [1]
May 2025
- May 15, 2025 – CPSC recalled about 19,310 Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road motorcycles because the front brake caliper could crack and reduce braking effectiveness. That earlier recall involved the front brake system, while the August 2026 recall concerns the rear brake caliper [3]
What Is the Husqvarna Motorcycle Recall?
The August 2026 recall involves specified Husqvarna and GASGAS off-road motorcycles imported by KTM North America Inc.
CPSC says the affected motorcycles were sold through authorized Husqvarna and GASGAS dealers nationwide from September 2020 through June 2023 for approximately $7,300 to $13,000.
Recall number 26-710 covers about 21,040 motorcycles in the United States and about 4,140 additional units sold in Canada. That total includes both Husqvarna and GASGAS motorcycles.
What Is Wrong With the Recalled Husqvarna Motorcycles?
CPSC says the rear brake caliper can crack or break.
Husqvarna states that excessive loads can occur on the rear brake caliper under certain riding conditions. In rare cases, those loads may cause the caliper to break.
A cracked or broken rear brake caliper can reduce braking effectiveness and increase the risk of losing control or crashing.
Which Husqvarna Models Are Recalled?
The Husqvarna portion of the August 2026 recall includes the following models:
- 2022 FE 350
- 2022 FE 501
- 2022 TE 150i
- 2022 TE 250i
- 2022 TE 300i
- 2023 TE 150
- 2023 TE 250
- 2023 TE 300
- 2023 TE 300 Heritage
- 2023 FX 350 Heritage
- 2023 FX 350
- 2023 FE 450
- 2023 FE 450 Heritage
- 2023 FX 450
- 2023 TX 300
- 2023 TX 300 Heritage
- 2024 TE 150
- 2024 TE 250
- 2024 TE 300
- 2024 FE 350w
- 2024 FE 450
- 2024 FE 501w
Consumers should confirm recall coverage by VIN rather than relying only on model name or appearance.
How Do I Check Whether My Husqvarna Motorcycle Is Recalled?
CPSC says the VIN is located on the right side of the steering head.
Husqvarna provides an online recall checker where owners can enter the motorcycle’s 17-digit VIN to determine whether the unit is affected [4]
If the VIN shows an active recall, the owner should contact an authorized Husqvarna dealer immediately.
What Should Owners Do With a Recalled Husqvarna Motorcycle?
CPSC instructs owners to stop riding affected motorcycles immediately.
Husqvarna says the rear brake caliper and caliper bracket must be replaced on motorcycles covered by the campaign.
Owners should contact an authorized dealership for the free recall repair rather than continuing to ride the motorcycle to determine whether braking still feels normal.
Have Any Injuries Been Reported?
No incidents or injuries were reported in connection with the rear-brake-caliper defect when CPSC announced the recall.
The absence of reported injuries does not eliminate the crash risk described by CPSC and Husqvarna.
Riders who experienced unexplained rear-brake loss, reduced braking, or a crash before the recall should document the motorcycle and brake system carefully.
Why Can a Rear Brake Caliper Failure Be Dangerous?
The brake caliper applies force to the brake pads so they can act against the brake disc and slow the rear wheel.
If the caliper cracks or breaks, the rear brake may provide reduced stopping force. On an off-road motorcycle, that can be especially dangerous on steep descents, corners, jumps, obstacles, or emergency stops.
The actual effect in an incident depends on the extent of the failure, speed, terrain, rider input, front-brake use, and other conditions.
How Is the 2026 Husqvarna Recall Different From the 2025 Recall?
The May 2025 recall involved the front brake caliper.
CPSC said that front caliper could crack, reducing braking-system effectiveness and creating a crash hazard. The August 2026 recall instead involves the rear brake caliper.
Because the recalls involve different brake components, completion of the 2025 front-brake repair does not necessarily mean a motorcycle has received the 2026 rear-brake repair.
Yes. CPSC has previously announced other brake-related Husqvarna recalls.
In December 2021, KTM North America recalled Husqvarna and GASGAS closed-course motorcycles because retaining clips on the front brake caliper pin could fall out and cause front brake failure. The recall also called for replacement of rear brake caliper retaining clips for consistency [5]
That earlier recall involved different components and should not be confused with the 2026 rear-caliper defect.
Why Repair Records Matter
Dealer repair records can establish whether a motorcycle received a recall inspection or replacement and when the work was completed.
If a crash occurred before repair, service records may also show whether the motorcycle had previously been inspected or whether the owner had reported brake problems.
Owners should preserve invoices, work orders, recall letters, VIN screenshots, dealer messages, and information about replaced components.
What Injuries Can a Motorcycle Brake Failure Cause?
A crash caused by reduced braking can result in fractures, head injuries, spinal trauma, shoulder or knee injuries, lacerations, internal injuries, and other serious harm.
Severe crashes may require emergency transportation, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, or long-term medical treatment.
The cause and severity of any injury should be established through medical records, crash evidence, and inspection of the motorcycle rather than assumed from the recall.
Who May Be Affected?
Potentially affected consumers include owners and riders of recalled Husqvarna off-road motorcycles.
A rider who experienced reduced rear braking, loss of control, or a crash before the recall repair may warrant closer review.
Other riders, spectators, or bystanders injured in a resulting collision may also have potential claims depending on the circumstances.
Who May Be Liable?
Potentially responsible parties may include a manufacturer, importer, brake-component manufacturer, distributor, dealer, repair facility, or another entity involved in the motorcycle or braking system.
Possible legal theories may include defective design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, or other claims recognized under applicable law.
A recall does not automatically establish liability in every crash. Product identity, defect evidence, causation, repair status, rider conduct, damages, and governing law must be evaluated individually.
What Is the Current Husqvarna Motorcycle Lawsuit Status?
The public sources cited here establish an active CPSC recall and manufacturer safety campaign involving specified Husqvarna motorcycles and a rear-brake-caliper crash hazard.
The recall is not a court judgment, class certification, settlement, or finding of civil liability against Husqvarna or KTM North America.
A rider who suffered injuries or property damage in a crash involving an affected motorcycle may nevertheless have an individual claim that warrants legal review.
Do I Qualify?
- Did you own or ride a Husqvarna motorcycle included in the August 2026 rear-brake-caliper recall?
- Did the motorcycle experience reduced braking, a cracked or broken rear caliper, loss of control, or a crash?
- Did the incident cause serious injuries, medical treatment, motorcycle damage, lost income, or other documented losses?
- Do you have the motorcycle, VIN, brake components, repair records, recall notices, photographs, crash reports, or medical documentation?
An individualized legal review can determine whether product identification, defect evidence, crash causation, repair status, damages, potential defendants, and filing deadlines support a claim.
What Evidence Should I Preserve?
Preserve the motorcycle, rear brake caliper, caliper bracket, brake pads, disc, brake line, service records, replaced parts, and recall communications whenever safe to do so.
Save photographs, riding footage, witness information, crash reports, purchase documents, dealer records, medical records, repair estimates, and insurance communications.
Do not discard or modify potentially failed brake components before they can be documented or inspected.
Do I Have a Husqvarna Motorcycle Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a crash involving a recalled Husqvarna off-road motorcycle, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear brake caliper recall | August 2026 | Consumer product recall | Free dealer repair | CPSC | Rear brake can fail |
| Husqvarna safety campaign | August 2026 | Manufacturer safety action | Replacement required | Husqvarna | Caliper and bracket replaced |
| Front brake caliper recall | May 2025 | Consumer product recall | Free inspection and repair | CPSC | Separate front brake issue |
| Brake clip recall | December 2021 | Consumer product recall | Free repair | CPSC | Different brake components |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, medication, and future medical expenses supported by an individual case.
Additional damages may include lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, motorcycle damage, riding-gear damage, and other losses available under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Free case review: The initial review may address the Husqvarna model, VIN, recall coverage, brake failure, crash sequence, injuries, repair history, and available evidence.
Investigation. Attorneys may review the motorcycle, brake caliper, bracket, service records, recall information, photographs, crash reports, medical records, and witness accounts.
Filing. A lawsuit may be filed when available evidence and governing law support one or more claims. Filing deadlines vary by jurisdiction.
Discovery/negotiation: The parties may exchange design information, component records, recall documents, testing materials, service records, medical evidence, expert opinions, and testimony while discussing possible resolution.
Resolution: A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. No outcome or timeline can be guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Husqvarna Recall
Do I Have a Husqvarna Motorcycle Lawsuit?
A potential claim may warrant review if an affected Husqvarna motorcycle experienced rear-brake failure or reduced braking and a crash caused documented injuries or other losses. Eligibility depends on recall coverage, causation, damages, available evidence, and applicable law.
What Evidence May Support a Husqvarna Motorcycle Lawsuit?
Evidence may include the motorcycle, VIN, rear brake caliper, caliper bracket, dealer records, recall notices, photographs, crash reports, medical records, riding footage, and witness statements. Failed brake components should be preserved when possible.
How Many Motorcycles Are Included in the Recall?
CPSC says about 21,040 Husqvarna and GASGAS motorcycles combined are included in the U.S. recall. About 4,140 additional motorcycles were sold in Canada.
Why Were the Husqvarna Motorcycles Recalled?
The rear brake caliper can crack or break. CPSC says this can reduce braking effectiveness and create a risk of serious injury or death from a crash.
Which Husqvarna Model Years Are Affected?
The Husqvarna portion of the recall covers specified 2022, 2023, and 2024 models. Owners should verify recall status by VIN because not every Husqvarna motorcycle is affected.
Have Any Injuries Been Reported?
No incidents or injuries were reported when CPSC announced the August 20, 2026 recall.
What Is the Recall Remedy?
Owners should stop riding affected motorcycles immediately and contact an authorized Husqvarna dealer. Husqvarna says the rear brake caliper and caliper bracket must be replaced on motorcycles covered by the recall.
Was There an Earlier Husqvarna Brake Recall?
Yes. CPSC recalled certain Husqvarna and GASGAS motorcycles in May 2025 because the front brake caliper could crack. The 2026 recall involves the rear brake caliper and is a separate safety action.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-Hazard
- https://press.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/news-husqvarna-mobility-recalls-2022-2024-offroad-motorcycles-with-braktec-brake-systems?id=246571&l=north+america&menueid=18846
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/KTM-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall
- https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-us/service/recalls-check.html
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert