ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
Recall 09721 · Feb 10, 2009 · KTM North America Inc.
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09721
- Date
- Feb 10, 2009
- Company
- KTM North America Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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
What can happen
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.
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 directly contacted regarding this recall.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- KTM dealers nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for between $9,300 and $11,700.
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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 directly contacted regarding this recall.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.