American Suzuki Motor Corp. · Recalled
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire 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.
- Units
- About 1,900
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5,200–$5,350
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from March 2005 through February 2006 for between $5,200 and $5,350.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.
Incident log
Suzuki has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
What the notice says 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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 09 2006; last revised AUG 05 2024.