CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Announce Recall of ATVs
2005 LT-A700XK5 King Quad
Washington, DC (11/17/05) - The following
product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the
firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should
stop using the product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: Suzuki 2005 model
year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs
Units: About 19,600
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Corp.,
of Japan
Distributors: American Suzuki Motor
Corp., of Brea, Calif.; Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu,
Hawaii; Suzuki Del Caribe, Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto
Rico.
Hazard: Use of an improper tie rod
adjustment procedure during assembly could lead to separation
of the tie rod end housing from the attachment shaft.
This could cause the rider to lose control of the ATV
and result in injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: American Suzuki
has received seven reports of tie rod end separation,
and no reports of injuries
Description: The recall involves Suzuki
2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs. They are
adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and
older. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, or
red and have the King Quad model name on the side of
the fuel tank.
Sold by: Suzuki dealers nationwide
from September 2004 through October 2005 for about $7,200.
What to Do: Consumers should stop
using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki
dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Consumer Contact: For
more information, 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, or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.suzukicycles.com
www.suzukicycles.com
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