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CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and ...

Published: March 16, 2005Recall ID: 05555Category: generalCountry: US

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

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TitleCPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/aeeaa8c4ac6e49fbaee95bb7d710a723.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled KingQuad ATV
Hazards › NameWater 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 › NameSuzuki has received two reported incidents of the throttle sticking. One minor injury reported.
Products › NameSuzuki 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad ATVs
Products › TypeAll Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Products › Category I D1817
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 30,000
Recall I D3081
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Retailers › NameSuzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2003 and February 2005.
Recall Date2005-03-16T00:00:00
DescriptionSuzuki 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 › NameAmerican Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California
Recall Number05555
Consumer ContactConsumers 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 Date2024-12-03T00:00:00