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CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 17, 2005
Recalled ATV
Recalled ATV

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

American Suzuki has received seven reports of tie rod end separation, and no reports of injuries.

Product description

The recall involves Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs. They are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, or red and have the King Quad model name on the side of the fuel tank.

Sold on

Suzuki dealers nationwide from September 2004 through October 2005 for about $7,200.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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