CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Water can enter the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle. If the throttle lever does not automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle, the ATV will not slow down as the rider expects. The rider could lose control of the ATV and an accident resulting in injury or death could occur.
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-A500F Vinson, Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-F500F Vinson, and Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700X KingQuad ATVs. Suzuki Vinson and KingQuad ATVs are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, red or camouflage and have the model name (Vinson or KingQuad) on the side of the fuel tank.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Contact 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, and at the Web site www.suzukicycles.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2003 and February 2005.
Injuries
Suzuki has received two reported incidents of the throttle sticking. One minor injury reported.
Recall Number
05555
Product Information
Product Name
Suzuki 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad ATVs
Product Type
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Number of Units
About 30,000
Distributed By
American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California