CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles
Why was CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of recalled?
Use of an improper tie rod adjustment procedure during assembly could lead to separation of the tie rod end housing from the attachment shaft. This could cause the rider to lose control of the ATV and result in injury or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service. Contact: For more information, consumers can call American Suzuki Customer Service Department at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit 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 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs
- Company
- Suzuki Motor Corp., of Japan, American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif., Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii, Suzuki Del Caribe, Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
- Quantity
- About 19,600
- Sold at
- Suzuki dealers nationwide from September 2004 through October 2005 for about $7,200.
- Recall date
- November 17, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- American Suzuki has received seven reports of tie rod end separation, and no reports of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs. They are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, or red and have the King Quad model name on the side of the fuel tank.