KTM North America · Recalled
ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure
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.
- Units
- About 2,700
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $9,300–$11,700
- 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
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
The file
- Sold at
- KTM dealers nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for between $9,300 and $11,700.
- 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 directly contacted regarding this recall.
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
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 FEB 10 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.