CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004 & 2005 Eiger™ an...
Published: December 7, 2004Recall ID: 05521Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage, presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
Suzuki 2004 and 2005 models Eiger ATVs - LT-A400K4, LT-A400FK4, LT-F400K4, LT-F400FK4, Vinson ATVs- KT-A500FK4, LT-F500FK4, Eiger ATVs - LT-A500FK5, LT-F500FK5 are all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) that are designed for use by riders age 16 and older.
Affected Products
2004-2005 Eiger and Vinson ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-American-Suzuki-Motor-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-2004--2005-Eiger-and-Vinson-ATVs- |
| Title | CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004 & 2005 Eiger™ and Vinson® ATVs |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/vinson-atv.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Suzuki Vinson ATV |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/eiger-atv.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Suzuki Eiger ATV |
| Hazards › Name | Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage, presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | ASMC has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | 2004-2005 Eiger and Vinson ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 27,000 |
| Recall I D | 3048 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take their affected ATV to an authorized Suzuki dealership. The dealer will replace the fuel petcock-mounting bolt and sealing washers at no charge to the consumer. |
| Retailers › Name | Suzuki motorcycle/ATV dealers, from August 2, 2003 to August 26, 2004. |
| Recall Date | 2004-12-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | Suzuki 2004 and 2005 models Eiger ATVs - LT-A400K4, LT-A400FK4, LT-F400K4, LT-F400FK4, Vinson ATVs- KT-A500FK4, LT-F500FK4, Eiger ATVs - LT-A500FK5, LT-F500FK5 are all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) that are designed for use by riders age 16 and older. |
| Distributors › Name | American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 05521 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact the American Suzuki Customer Service Department at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday on their website www.suzukicycles.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |