KTM North America Inc., based in Amherst, Ohio, is recalling approximately 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles in the United States due to a rear brake caliper defect that could compromise stopping power, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday. An additional 4,140 units were sold in Canada.
Thousands of off-road motorcycles are being recalled over a braking defect. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The recall affects specific 2021 through 2024 model year off-road motorcycles from both brands. The CPSC warns that the rear brake caliper can crack or break, reducing the brake system’s effectiveness and posing a risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash.
The recall affects 2021 through 2024 off-road motorcycles. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The GASGAS motorcycles are red with white GASGAS logos on both sides of the shrouds, while the Husqvarna models are white, blue, and yellow with Husqvarna logos on the shrouds.
The motorcycles were sold at authorized GASGAS and Husqvarna dealers nationwide from September 2020 through June 2023 for between $7,300 and $13,000.
The motorcycles were sold at GASGAS and Husqvarna authorized dealers from September 2020 to June 2023 for between $7,300 and $13,000. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
Consumers are urged to stop riding the recalled motorcycles immediately and contact an authorized GASGAS or Husqvarna dealer to schedule a free repair. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled motorcycles to date.
