Product Recall Number: 08-510
Why was All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 08-510
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-10-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Description: This recall involves KTM model year 2008 450XC and 525XC ATVs. The ATV's are orange and black in color and have 450XC and 525 XC branded on the side as well as the KTM™ logo.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 270
Incidents: None reported.
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 sent via U.S. mail a safety recall notice from KTM on September 4, 2007.
Sold At: KTM dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $8,800 and $9,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: KTM North America Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Manufactured In: Austria
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed