CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
USCPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Water can enter the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle. If the throttle lever does not automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle, the ATV will not slow down as the rider expects. The rider could lose control of the ATV and an accident resulting in injury or death could occur.
Product Description & Identification
Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-A500F Vinson, Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-F500F Vinson, and Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700X KingQuad ATVs. Suzuki Vinson and KingQuad ATVs are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, red or camouflage and have the model name (Vinson or KingQuad) on the side of the fuel tank.
Affected Products
Suzuki 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad 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-Vinson-and-2005-KingQuad-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/aeeaa8c4ac6e49fbaee95bb7d710a723.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled KingQuad ATV |
| Hazards › Name | Water can enter the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle. If the throttle lever does not automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle, the ATV will not slow down as the rider expects. The rider could lose control of the ATV and an accident resulting in injury or death could occur. |
| Injuries › Name | Suzuki has received two reported incidents of the throttle sticking. One minor injury reported. |
| Products › Name | Suzuki 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 30,000 |
| Recall I D | 3081 |
| 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 sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2003 and February 2005. |
| Recall Date | 2005-03-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-A500F Vinson, Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-F500F Vinson, and Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700X KingQuad ATVs. Suzuki Vinson and KingQuad ATVs are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, red or camouflage and have the model name (Vinson or KingQuad) on the side of the fuel tank. |
| Distributors › Name | American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California |
| Recall Number | 05555 |
| Consumer Contact | 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, and at the Web site www.suzukicycles.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-03T00:00:00 |
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