Safety regulator, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004 & 2005 Eiger™ and Vinson® ATVs
Recall 05521 · Dec 7, 2004 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
27,000
units affected
27,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05521
- Date
- Dec 7, 2004
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 27,000
- Product
- 2004-2005 Eiger and Vinson ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Suzuki 2004 and 2005 models Eiger ATVs - LT-A400K4, LT-A400FK4, LT-F400K4, LT-F400FK4, Vinson ATVs- KT-A500FK4, LT-F500FK4, Eiger ATVs - LT-A500FK5, LT-F500FK5 are all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) that are designed for use by riders age 16 and older.
What can happen
Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage, presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should take their affected ATV to an authorized Suzuki dealership. The dealer will replace the fuel petcock-mounting bolt and sealing washers at no charge to the consumer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- ASMC has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Suzuki motorcycle/ATV dealers, from August 2, 2003 to August 26, 2004.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2004-2005 eiger and vinson atvs?
Consumers should take their affected ATV to an authorized Suzuki dealership. The dealer will replace the fuel petcock-mounting bolt and sealing washers at no charge to the consumer.
What is the hazard?
Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage, presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of 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.