CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles
USCPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles
Recalling Firm: Suzuki Motor Corp., of Japan
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-American-Suzuki-Motor-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-2005-King-Quad-All-Terrain-Vehicles- |
| Title | CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b572f1a6deb041cc88d4b08894a03c32.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled ATV |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | American Suzuki has received seven reports of tie rod end separation, and no reports of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 19,600 |
| Recall I D | 3378 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service. |
| Retailers › Name | Suzuki dealers nationwide from September 2004 through October 2005 for about $7,200. |
| Recall Date | 2005-11-17T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif. |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Distributors › 3 › Name | Suzuki Del Caribe, Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Recall Number | 06509 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Suzuki Motor Corp., of Japan |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |
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