KTM North America Inc. is recalling All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) sold nationwide from August 2007 to September 2007. 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.

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.

Consumers should contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

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What are Vehicle Recalls?
A recall is an action by the Company to remedy a safety or emissions related concern related to a vehicle defect or regulatory requirement. It may require that you return your vehicle to the dealer for service. If your vehicle is not affected, it may be because it was built at a different time or using a different part than the affected vehicles.

What are Technical Service Bulletins?
Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs, are the way that car makers notify their dealer service departments of known problems with specific model vehicles. These bulletins are also available to independent garages, owners, and do-it-yourselfers.

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Bentley has recalled 520 Azure and Arnage models amid fears that wheels could come loose while the cars are being driven.

Incorrect wheel bolts were reportedly attached to wheels, resulting in rattling on the £220,000 Bentleys.

The models affected by the recall were the Azure and the Arnage R, T and RL and were produced between February 2005 and August last year.

Famous customers include David Beckham, Gordon Ramsey and Elton John.

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Senators in California are close to passing a bill that would prohibit smoking in vehicles carrying children who are required by law to ride in a child seat. The bill proposed by Assemblyman Paul Koretz (D-West Hollywood) recently received a 23-14 vote that sent it back to the Assembly, and with our underdeveloped comprehension of state politics we can’t really tell you how close that means the bill is to landing on the Governator’s desk, but we think it’s pretty close. And to think I was freaked out when I last visited California because I couldn’t light up in a bowling alley. A bowling alley!
Proponents argue that the bill is an attempt to “protect the health of children who cannot protect themselves.” We’ll let that one go because we’re sure you’ll pick it up in the comments, but we will point out something else from the linked article, which is that on the same day the smoking ban was approved the California Senate shot down an alternative fuel bill. This bill would require that at least half of the vehicles sold in California be classified as clean-running alternative vehicles by 2020.

Why bring up both bills? Well, because it seems like the smoking ban bill is something that can be easily passed and forgotten about until election time, whereas the alternative fuel bill, which would join a host of other strict California emissions laws, would be a logistical nightmare. It would no doubt infuriate the auto industry to no end, which does still have some political clout in this country, as we’re sure it’s getting tired of the Golden State single-handedly setting this nation’s environmental policy when it comes to autos.

Thanks for tip, James!

[Source: Mercury News]

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