CPSCGeneral Alert
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles
Published: July 24, 2006Recall ID: 06566Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The mounting brackets used to secure the left-front suspension arm to the ATV frame may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
Only Suzuki 2006 model year LT-A400K6, LT-A400FK6 and LT-F400FK6 model ATVs with certain vehicle identification numbers are included in this recall. Refer to the VIN at www.suzukicycles.com. The vehicle identification number is located on the left rear side of the ATV frame. Eiger, printed in white letters, and QuadRunner and Suzuki are written on the side of the ATV. These ATVs were sold in red, black and green.
Affected Products
Suzuki 2006 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 |
| Title | American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/06566a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled ATV Red |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/06566b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled ATV Green |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/06566c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Picture of Recalled ATV Black |
| Hazards › Name | The mounting brackets used to secure the left-front suspension arm to the ATV frame may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Suzuki 2006 Model Year Eiger ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300 |
| Recall I D | 3435 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs are being sent direct notices from Suzuki. |
| Retailers › Name | Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from May 2006 through July 2006 for about $4,500 for the LT-A400K6, $5,300 for the LT-A400FK6 and $5,200 for the LT-F400FK6. |
| Recall Date | 2006-07-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | Only Suzuki 2006 model year LT-A400K6, LT-A400FK6 and LT-F400FK6 model ATVs with certain vehicle identification numbers are included in this recall. Refer to the VIN at www.suzukicycles.com. The vehicle identification number is located on the left rear side of the ATV frame. Eiger, printed in white letters, and QuadRunner and Suzuki are written on the side of the ATV. These ATVs were sold in red, black and green. |
| Distributors › Name | American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 06566 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should call Suzuki at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.suzukicycles.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |