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KTM
525XC ATV |
Washington, DC (10/30/2007) -
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 the
product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: All-Terrain
Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 270
Distributor: KTM North America
Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold by: KTM dealers nationwide
from August 2007 through September 2007 for
between $8,800 and $9,000.
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 sent via U.S. mail a safety recall
notice from KTM on September 4, 2007.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, please 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
www.ktmnorthamerica.com
