All terrain vehicles (ATV) - KTM XC and KTM SX
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0249/09 |
| Brand | KTM |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | Austria |
| Model Number | 450/505 SX MJ 09, 450/525 XC MJ 08 +MJ 09 |
| Published | 20 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.