KTM North America All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Description: ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 February 10, 2009 Alert #09-721 ATVs Recalled By KTM North America Due to Brake Failure The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Product Involved: All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Units: About 2,700 Distributor: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio 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. 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 Sold by: KTM dealers nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for between $9,300 and $11,700. Manufactured in: Austria 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. 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 [Learn More]