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CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Automatic Transmission Eiger ATVs

Name: CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Automatic Transmission Eiger ATVs
Brand: American Suzuki Motor Corporation, of Brea, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-02516
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: December 31, 2001Recall ID: 02516Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Suzuki Motor Corporation has determined that the Eiger automatic ATVs were produced with an internal manufacturing flaw. This flaw could cause the crankshaft to break during operation. A broken crankshaft will interrupt power transfer from the engine to the transmission and the drive wheels, leaving the driver stranded away from his or her base of operation.

Product Description & Identification

The Suzuki "Eiger" LT-A400K2 and LT-A400FK2 (two and four-wheel drive) ATVs have automatic transmissions. These models carry the identifications "Suzuki" and "Eiger" on both sides of the bodywork, roughly inboard of the operator's knee location. The ATVs are available in both red and green.

Affected Products

Suzuki "Eiger" ATV

Additional Source Details

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U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Suzuki-Announce-Recall-of-Automatic-Transmission-Eiger-ATVs
Title	CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Automatic Transmission Eiger ATVs
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Suzuki-Eiger.jpeg
Images › Caption	Recalled Suzuki "Eiger" ATV
Hazards › Name	Suzuki Motor Corporation has determined that the Eiger automatic ATVs were produced with an internal manufacturing flaw. This flaw could cause the crankshaft to break during operation. A broken crankshaft will interrupt power transfer from the engine to the transmission and the drive wheels, leaving the driver stranded away from his or her base of operation.
Injuries › Name	There have been four incidents, in which the crankshaft broke during operation. No accidents or injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Suzuki "Eiger" ATV
Products › Type	All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Products › Category I D	1817
Products › Number Of Units	Approximately 4,700
Recall I D	2239
Remedies › Name	Consumers should contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be inspected and repaired. Suzuki will replace all Eiger ATVs for a new one if the unit is brought in by January 31, 2002. After that date, they will be offering a free inspection and repair. American Suzuki Motor Corporation will notify consumers directly about this recall.
Retailers › Name	Suzuki dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from September through mid-October 2001, for between $4,400 and $5,200.
Recall Date	2001-12-31T00:00:00
Description	The Suzuki "Eiger" LT-A400K2 and LT-A400FK2 (two and four-wheel drive) ATVs have automatic transmissions. These models carry the identifications "Suzuki" and "Eiger" on both sides of the bodywork, roughly inboard of the operator's knee location. The ATVs are available in both red and green.
Recall Number	02516
Manufacturers › Name	American Suzuki Motor Corporation, of Brea, Calif.
Consumer Contact	For more information, contact Suzuki at (714) 572-1490 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date	2025-10-28T00:00:00

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Recalling FirmAmerican Suzuki Motor Corporation, of Brea, Calif.

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