CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
Why was CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of recalled?
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV, while the steering is fully turned to either side, can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule the free repair. Contact: Call the firm toll-free at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.suzukicycles.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Suzuki 2004-2005 TwinPeaks™ All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 3,400
- Sold at
- Suzuki dealerships nationwide, from December 2003 to July 2005, for about $7,100.
- Recall date
- July 28, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- American Suzuki Motor Corp. has received seven reports of ball joint separation. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes all 2004-2005 Suzuki LT-V700F TwinPeaks™ ATVs. These ATVs are yellow or blue in color and have "TwinPeaks" written on the fuel tank.