Thousands of off-road motorcycles recalled over brake defect, regulators say

Thousands of off-road motorcycles are being recalled over a braking defect that could cause serious injury or death from a crash, according to federal regulators.

KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio, is recalling about 21,040 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles in the U.S., the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday. 

Another 4,140 were sold in Canada, according to the commission.

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Thousands of off-road motorcycles are being recalled over a braking defect. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The recall affects certain 2021 through 2024 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycle models.

“The rear brake caliper can crack or break, reducing the brake system’s effectiveness, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to crash hazard,” the commission said in its notice.

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The recall affects 2021 through 2024 off-road motorcycles. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The GASGAS off-road motorcycles are red with the white GASGAS logo on both sides of the shrouds, while the Husqvarna motorcycles are white, blue and yellow with the Husqvarna logo on both sides of the shrouds.

The motorcycles were sold at GASGAS and Husqvarna authorized dealers from September 2020 to 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)

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Consumers are urged to stop riding the recalled motorcycles immediately and contact an authorized GASGAS or Husqvarna Motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealership.

No injuries have been reported thus far in connection with the recalled motorcycles.