CPSC2005-11-17
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles
Suzuki Motor Corp., of Japan
Hazard
Use of an improper tie rod adjustment procedure during assembly could lead to separation of the tie rod end housing from the attachment shaft. This could cause the rider to lose control of the ATV and result in injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Sold at
Suzuki dealers nationwide from September 2004 through October 2005 for about $7,200.
Affected count
About 19,600
Injuries reported
American Suzuki has received seven reports of tie rod end separation, and no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can call American Suzuki Customer Service Department at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.suzukicycles.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-American-Suzuki-Motor-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-2005-King-Quad-All-Terrain-Vehicles-Don't want to check this manually?
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