Safety regulator, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 05591 · Jul 28, 2005 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
3,400
units affected
3,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05591
- Date
- Jul 28, 2005
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 3,400
- Product
- Suzuki 2004-2005 TwinPeaks™ All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall includes all 2004-2005 Suzuki LT-V700F TwinPeaks™ ATVs. These ATVs are yellow or blue in color and have "TwinPeaks" written on the fuel tank.
What can happen
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV, while the steering is fully turned to either side, can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Suzuki Motor Corp. has received seven reports of ball joint separation. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Suzuki dealerships nationwide, from December 2003 to July 2005, for about $7,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suzuki 2004-2005 twinpeaks™ all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
What is the hazard?
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV, while the steering is fully turned to either side, can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could 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.