Safety regulator, Suzuki Announce Recall of Four-Wheel Drive Eiger ATVs
Recall 04579 · Sep 9, 2004 · Suzuki Motor Corporation
240
units affected
240
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04579
- Date
- Sep 9, 2004
- Company
- Suzuki Motor Corporation
- Units affected
- 240
- Product
- Eiger "QuadRunner" ATV by Suzuki
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The 2004 model year four-wheel drive Eiger ATVs are affected by this recall. The model numbers are LT-A400FK4 (for automatic transmission) and LT-F400FK4 (for manual transmission). The ATVs with mislocated welds were produced from May 19 through May 25, 2004. The ATVs are red, yellow, or green.
What can happen
Mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death.
The fix
Free inspection and repair at dealership. Call your Suzuki dealer for an appointment to have your Eiger ATV inspected and, if necessary, repaired.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Suzuki dealers nationwide, from May 28 through August 16, for $5149 (manual transmission) or $5299 (automatic transmission).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled eiger "quadrunner" atv by suzuki?
Free inspection and repair at dealership. Call your Suzuki dealer for an appointment to have your Eiger ATV inspected and, if necessary, repaired.
What is the hazard?
Mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal 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.