ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
Why was ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure recalled?
The rear brake caliper support can crack and the front brake operation can experience a loss of pressure, posing a risk of the rider losing braking and steering control and suffering injuries or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs have been directly contacted regarding this recall. Contact: For additional information, contact KTM toll-free at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.ktmnorthamerica.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Company
- KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 2,700
- Sold at
- KTM dealers nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for between $9,300 and $11,700.
- Recall date
- February 10, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The model name and KTM™ logo are located on the side of the recalled ATVs. The following models are included in this recall: Model Year Model Name Description 2008, 2009 450XC Black/Orange 2008, 2009 525XC Black/Orange 2009 450SX Black/Orange 2009 505SX Black/Orange