ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
Recall 08510 · Oct 22, 2007 · KTM North America Inc.
270
units affected
270
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08510
- Date
- Oct 22, 2007
- Company
- KTM North America Inc.
- Units affected
- 270
- Product
- All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves KTM model year 2008 450XC and 525XC ATVs. The ATVs are orange and black in color and have 450XC and 525 XC branded on the side as well as the KTM™ logo.
What can happen
The rear brake caliper support can crack; this could result in the potential for a loss of the use of the rear brake and subsequently lead to an accident.
The fix
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 sent via U.S. mail a safety recall notice from KTM on September 4, 2007.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- KTM dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $8,800 and $9,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
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 sent via U.S. mail a safety recall notice from KTM on September 4, 2007.
What is the hazard?
The rear brake caliper support can crack; this could result in the potential for a loss of the use of the rear brake and subsequently lead to an accident.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.