Dual-Sport Owners: NHTSA 26V443 Owner Letters Begin for FE/ES Rear Caliper Recall

Street-legal dual-sport owners in the Husqvarna FE S and GasGas ES families should watch the mailbox and dealer queue: NHTSA campaign 26V443 covers certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350S and FE 501S models plus 2024 GasGas ES 350 and ES 500 dual-sports.

The defect description centers on a J.Juan/Braktec rear caliper that can crack when the motorcycle is rolling backward and subsequently fail in forward motion - a crash hazard on dirt or pavement. Dealers were notified earlier; owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2026, per NHTSA.

The remedy is free rear-caliper replacement at an authorized dealer. Do not wait for the letter if you already see caliper damage or feel rear-brake fade - contact a dealer with your VIN and ask for campaign 26V443 service.

This dual-sport NHTSA track is separate from, but related to, the August 20 CPSC off-road Braktec stop-ride recall covering a much larger GasGas/Husqvarna dirt fleet. Plated FE/ES bikes belong in the NHTSA lane; off-road-only MC/EC/EX/EW and TE/FX/TX units belong in the CPSC lane. When in doubt, run the VIN through both NHTSA’s recall lookup and the OEM recall-check pages.

Trail Roamer will update this story if NHTSA posts corrected population counts or expanded model lists. Share the campaign ID 26V443 with barn-mates who may ignore manufacturer email.

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