CPSCGeneral Alert
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard
Published: March 9, 2006Recall ID: 06534Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves certain Suzuki 2005 model year LT-F400FK5 and LT-A400FK5 (Eiger) ATVs. These models are available in yellow, green, or red color. Below is a list of make, model and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) involved in the recall. Year/Make Model Vehicle Identification 2005 Eiger 4WD 5-Speed LT-F400FK5 5SAAK46A*57105591 ~ 5SAAK46A*57106610 2005 Eiger 4WD Auto LT-A400FK5 5SAAK46K*57108892 ~ 5SAAK46K*57110274
Affected Products
Suzuki 2005 Model Year Eiger ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/American-Suzuki-Motor-Corp-Recalls-All-Terrain-Vehicles-for-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a76650969a2a41eb870eec65c76af5e9.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled All-Terrain Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Suzuki has received no reports of incidents or injuries. |
| Products › Name | Suzuki 2005 Model Year Eiger ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,900 |
| Recall I D | 3403 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent direct notice from Suzuki. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from March 2005 through February 2006 for between $5,200 and $5,350. |
| Recall Date | 2006-03-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves certain Suzuki 2005 model year LT-F400FK5 and LT-A400FK5 (Eiger) ATVs. These models are available in yellow, green, or red color. Below is a list of make, model and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) involved in the recall. Year/Make Model Vehicle Identification 2005 Eiger 4WD 5-Speed LT-F400FK5 5SAAK46A*57105591 ~ 5SAAK46A*57106610 2005 Eiger 4WD Auto LT-A400FK5 5SAAK46K*57108892 ~ 5SAAK46K*57110274 |
| Distributors › Name | American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 06534 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can call Suzuki toll-free at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.suzukicycles.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |