American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles
Recall 06566 · Jul 24, 2006 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06566
- Date
- Jul 24, 2006
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Suzuki 2006 Model Year Eiger ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
Only Suzuki 2006 model year LT-A400K6, LT-A400FK6 and LT-F400FK6 model ATVs with certain vehicle identification numbers are included in this recall. Refer to the VIN at www.suzukicycles.com. The vehicle identification number is located on the left rear side of the ATV frame. Eiger, printed in white letters, and QuadRunner and Suzuki are written on the side of the ATV. These ATVs were sold in red, black and green.
What can happen
The mounting brackets used to secure the left-front suspension arm to the ATV frame may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs are being sent direct notices from Suzuki.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from May 2006 through July 2006 for about $4,500 for the LT-A400K6, $5,300 for the LT-A400FK6 and $5,200 for the LT-F400FK6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suzuki 2006 model year eiger atvs?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs are being sent direct notices from Suzuki.
What is the hazard?
The mounting brackets used to secure the left-front suspension arm to the ATV frame may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.