Brake Pad Retaining Clip Mounted Incorrectly

Affected vehicles (2)

Component / system

Defect

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 / consequence

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.

Chronology of events

1. May 1, 2021

   May 1, 2021, a field report in Europe was reported to KTM AG Customer Service indicating a possible issue related to a clip on the front brake caliper.

2. July 2021

   In July 2021, J. JUAN SA advised KTM AG QC that it had reworked its stock, and all parts allocated to KTM AG were subsequently checked. KTM AG determined in July of 2021 that the brake pad retaining “R” clips on the front brake caliper may be mounted incorrectly and must be checked for proper mounting and a recall of the affected population was needed.

3. Nov 3, 2021

   November 3, 2021, a new retaining "R" clip was made available that has an additional retaining mechanism. KTM AG determined the new retaining "R" clip should replace both the front and rear brake clips.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

JAN 13, 2022 - DEC 15, 2023

Owner notification

JAN 18, 2022 - JAN 18, 2022