Safety regulator, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2005 DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles
Recall 05525 · Dec 10, 2004 · Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Of Thailand
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05525
- Date
- Dec 10, 2004
- Company
- Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Of Thailand
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
Suzuki model DR-Z110K5 is a small motorcycle designed for a rider weighing less than 121 pounds. Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2004 and early November 2004. They are yellow in color with red stripe on the side of the fuel tank with a large "S", the Suzuki logo.
What can happen
The rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock absorber. Fluid loss from the shock absorber can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable, creating a potential for injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $1699.00.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suzuki 2005 model year dr-z110k5 off-road motorcycles?
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
What is the hazard?
The rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock absorber. Fluid loss from the shock absorber can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable, creating a potential for 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.