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ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure

Recalled February 10, 2009 · CPSC recall 09721

Recalled All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 2,700
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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

What 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.

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

Product
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Distributed by
KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Retailers
KTM dealers nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for between $9,300 and $11,700.
Made in
Austria

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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