Safety regulator, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles
Recall 06509 · Nov 17, 2005 · Suzuki Motor Corp.
19,600
units affected
19,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06509
- Date
- Nov 17, 2005
- Company
- Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 19,600
- Product
- Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Suzuki has received seven reports of tie rod end separation, and no reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Suzuki dealers nationwide from September 2004 through October 2005 for about $7,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suzuki 2005 model year lt-a700xk5 king quad atvs?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
What is the 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.
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.