KTM North America · Recalled
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
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.
- Units
- About 270
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8,800–$9,000
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- KTM dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $8,800 and $9,000.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- Austria
- Recalled by
- KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, please 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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 22 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.