CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles
2005 Eiger 4WD Auto & Eiger 4WD 5-Speed
Brea, California (3/27/06) - The following
product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the
firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should
stop using the product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Product: Suzuki 2005 Model Year Eiger
ATVs
Units: About 1,900
Distributor: American Suzuki Motor
Corp., of Brea, Calif.
Hazard: Certain 2005 Eiger model year
ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured
plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could
develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Suzuki has received
no reports of incidents or injuries.
Description: The recall involves certain
Suzuki 2005 model year LT-F400FK5 and LT-A400FK5 (Eiger)
ATVs. These models are available in yellow, green, or
red color. Below is a list of make, model and vehicle
identification numbers (VIN) involved in the recall.
Year/Make |
Model |
Vehicle
Identification |
2005
Eiger 4WD 5-Speed |
LT-F400FK5 |
5SAAK46A*57105591
~ 5SAAK46A*57106610 |
2005
Eiger 4WD Auto |
LT-A400FK5 |
5SAAK46K*57108892
~ 5SAAK46K*57110274 |
Manufactured In: United
States
Sold by: Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide
from March 2005 through February 2006 for between $5,200
and $5,350.
What to Do: Consumers with recalled
ATVs are being sent direct notice from Suzuki. Consumers
should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact
a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment
for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For more information,
consumers can call Suzuki toll-free at (800) 444-5077
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday,
or visit the firm’s Web site at www.suzukicycles.com
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