CPSCGeneral Alert
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
Published: February 10, 2009Recall ID: 09721Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/ATVs-Recalled-By-KTM-North-America-Due-to-Brake-Failure |
| Title | ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public//09721.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,700 |
| Recall I D | 6026 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | KTM dealers nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for between $9,300 and $11,700. |
| Recall Date | 2009-02-10T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Distributors › Name | KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 09721 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Austria |