CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
Published: July 28, 2005Recall ID: 05591Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV, while the steering is fully turned to either side, can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes all 2004-2005 Suzuki LT-V700F TwinPeaks™ ATVs. These ATVs are yellow or blue in color and have "TwinPeaks" written on the fuel tank.
Affected Products
Suzuki 2004-2005 TwinPeaks™ All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-American-Suzuki-Motor-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8eed51c0c3c2440a81284a352897b94b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled TwinPeaks™ ATV |
| Hazards › Name | A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV, while the steering is fully turned to either side, can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | American Suzuki Motor Corp. has received seven reports of ball joint separation. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Suzuki 2004-2005 TwinPeaks™ All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,400 |
| Recall I D | 3117 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule the free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Suzuki dealerships nationwide, from December 2003 to July 2005, for about $7,100. |
| Recall Date | 2005-07-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes all 2004-2005 Suzuki LT-V700F TwinPeaks™ ATVs. These ATVs are yellow or blue in color and have "TwinPeaks" written on the fuel tank. |
| Distributors › Name | American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 05591 |
| Consumer Contact | Call the firm toll-free at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.suzukicycles.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |