CPSC Recall in 2006: American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,900 Suzuki 2005 Model Year Eiger ATVs. 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.Product: Suzuki 2005 Model Year Eiger ATVsUnits: About 1,900Distributor: 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/MakeModelVehicle Identification2005 Eiger 4WD 5-SpeedLT-F400FK55SAAK46A*57105591 ~ 5SAAK46A*571066102005 Eiger 4WD AutoLT-A400FK55SAAK46K*57108892 ~ 5SAAK46K*57110274Manufactured In: United StatesSold 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.
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.
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Suzuki has received no reports of incidents or injuries.
Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from March 2005 through February 2006 for between $5,200 and $5,350.
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