All terrain vehicles (ATV) - KTM XC and KTM SX

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0249/09
BrandKTM
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginAustria
Model Number450/505 SX MJ 09, 450/525 XC MJ 08 +MJ 09
Published20 February 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because the rear brake caliper anchor plate may break during operation and/or the pull-back spring may not reset sufficiently the piston on the handbrake cylinder. These shortcomings may lead to failure of the rear-wheel and/or front-wheel brake and consequently to accidents involving injury to and, in the worst case, the death of the driver or other persons.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the producer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

ATV (quad bike), small off-road motor vehicle.

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