American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard
Recall 06534 · Mar 9, 2006 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06534
- Date
- Mar 9, 2006
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- Suzuki 2005 Model Year Eiger ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves certain Suzuki 2005 model year LT-F400FK5 and LT-A400FK5 (Eiger) ATVs. These models are available in yellow, green, or red color. Below is a list of make, model and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) involved in the recall. Year/Make Model Vehicle Identification 2005 Eiger 4WD 5-Speed LT-F400FK5 5SAAK46A*57105591 ~ 5SAAK46A*57106610 2005 Eiger 4WD Auto LT-A400FK5 5SAAK46K*57108892 ~ 5SAAK46K*57110274
What can happen
Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent direct notice from Suzuki. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Suzuki has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
- Sold at
- Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from March 2005 through February 2006 for between $5,200 and $5,350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suzuki 2005 model year eiger atvs?
Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent direct notice from Suzuki. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
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.