Safety regulator, Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
Recall 02507 · Nov 15, 2001 · Suzuki Motor Corporation
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02507
- Date
- Nov 15, 2001
- Company
- Suzuki Motor Corporation
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- 2002 Suzuki "Eiger" LT-F400K2 and LT-F400FK2 ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The Suzuki "Eiger" LT-F400K2 and LT-F400FK2 (two and four-wheel drive) ATVs have manual transmissions. These models carry the identifications "Suzuki" and "Eiger" on both sides of the bodywork, inboard of the operator's knee location. The ATVs are available in both red and green.
What can happen
The nut that secures the LT-F400K2 and LT-F400FK2 clutch shoe will come loose during operation. When the nut loosens, the clutch shoe will become loose on the crankshaft. In some cases this will cause severe damage to the clutch wheel and crankshaft or can cause the crankshaft to break. This will interrupt power transfer from the engine to the transmission and the drive wheels and may leave the rider stranded away from his or her base of operation.
The fix
Consumers should contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be inspected and repaired. The inspection and repair will be performed at no cost.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Suzuki dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from September through mid-October 2001, for between $4,199 and $4,999.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2002 suzuki "eiger" lt-f400k2 and lt-f400fk2 atvs?
Consumers should contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be inspected and repaired. The inspection and repair will be performed at no cost.
What is the hazard?
The nut that secures the LT-F400K2 and LT-F400FK2 clutch shoe will come loose during operation. When the nut loosens, the clutch shoe will become loose on the crankshaft. In some cases this will cause severe damage to the clutch wheel and crankshaft or can cause the crankshaft to break. This will interrupt power.
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.