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CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain ...

Published: November 17, 2005Recall ID: 06509Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-American-Suzuki-Motor-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-2005-King-Quad-All-Terrain-Vehicles-
TitleCPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b572f1a6deb041cc88d4b08894a03c32.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled ATV
Hazards › NameUse 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.
Injuries › NameAmerican Suzuki has received seven reports of tie rod end separation, and no reports of injuries.
Products › NameSuzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs
Products › TypeAll Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Products › Category I D1817
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 19,600
Recall I D3378
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Retailers › NameSuzuki dealers nationwide from September 2004 through October 2005 for about $7,200.
Recall Date2005-11-17T00:00:00
DescriptionThe 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.
Distributors › 1 › NameAmerican Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.
Distributors › 2 › NameMontgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii
Distributors › 3 › NameSuzuki Del Caribe, Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Recall Number06509
Manufacturers › NameSuzuki Motor Corp., of Japan
Consumer ContactFor 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
Last Publish Date2024-07-24T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryJapan

Overview

  • Recalling FirmSuzuki Motor Corp., of Japan
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