| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| February 10, 2009 Alert #09-721 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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
