Safety regulator, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall 05555 · Mar 16, 2005 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05555
- Date
- Mar 16, 2005
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- Suzuki 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-A500F Vinson, Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-F500F Vinson, and Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700X KingQuad ATVs. Suzuki Vinson and KingQuad ATVs are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, red or camouflage and have the model name (Vinson or KingQuad) on the side of the fuel tank.
What can happen
Water can enter the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle. If the throttle lever does not automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle, the ATV will not slow down as the rider expects. The rider could lose control of the ATV and an accident resulting in injury or death could occur.
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
- Suzuki has received two reported incidents of the throttle sticking. One minor injury reported.
- Sold at
- Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2003 and February 2005.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suzuki 2004-2005 model year vinson and 2005 kingquad 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?
Water can enter the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle. If the throttle lever does not automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle, the ATV will not slow.
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.