CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Four-Wheel Drive Eiger ATVs
Published: September 9, 2004Recall ID: 04579Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
The 2004 model year four-wheel drive Eiger ATVs are affected by this recall. The model numbers are LT-A400FK4 (for automatic transmission) and LT-F400FK4 (for manual transmission). The ATVs with mislocated welds were produced from May 19 through May 25, 2004. The ATVs are red, yellow, or green.
Affected Products
Eiger "QuadRunner" ATV by Suzuki
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Suzuki-Announce-Recall-of-Four-Wheel-Drive-Eiger-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Four-Wheel Drive Eiger ATVs |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/eiger-quadrunner-red.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Eiger "QuadRunner" ATV |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/eiger-quadrunner-yellow.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Eiger "QuadRunner" ATV |
| Hazards › Name | Mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Eiger "QuadRunner" ATV by Suzuki |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 240 |
| Recall I D | 2778 |
| Remedies › Name | Free inspection and repair at dealership. Call your Suzuki dealer for an appointment to have your Eiger ATV inspected and, if necessary, repaired. |
| Retailers › Name | Suzuki dealers nationwide, from May 28 through August 16, for $5149 (manual transmission) or $5299 (automatic transmission). |
| Recall Date | 2004-09-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The 2004 model year four-wheel drive Eiger ATVs are affected by this recall. The model numbers are LT-A400FK4 (for automatic transmission) and LT-F400FK4 (for manual transmission). The ATVs with mislocated welds were produced from May 19 through May 25, 2004. The ATVs are red, yellow, or green. |
| Recall Number | 04579 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Call 800-444-5077 to find the nearest Suzuki dealer. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |