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Husqvarna FE 350S Recall 22V014: Front Brake Pads May Come Loose, Reducing Braking

NHTSA campaign 22V014, reported January 14, 2022, 394 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Brake pad retaining clips on the front brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, the front brake pads could become loose or detach, which can reduce braking performance.

Reduced braking performance raises the risk of a crash or injury. Owners are advised not to ride the motorcycle until the repair has been performed. The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the front and rear brake pad retaining clips at no cost. Owners who received a notification letter mailed February 2, 2022, can also contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090, referencing recall HTB2111. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall 21V-678, and motorcycles previously repaired under that recall will need the new remedy performed under this one.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V014KTM North America, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Problem
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022 Husqvarna 350s and Husqvarna 501s motorcycles. The brake pad retaining clips on the front brake caliper may have been mounted incorrectly, which could result in loose or detached front brake pads.
Risk
Loose or detached front brake pads can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the front and rear brake pad retaining clips, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed February 2, 2022. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is HTB2111. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall 21V-678. Motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 21V-678 will need to have the new remedy performed under this recall.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Husqvarna FE 350S2022
Husqvarna FE 501S2022