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CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Recalled March 16, 2005 · CPSC recall 05555 · American Suzuki Motor

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.

Units

About 30,000

Incidents / injuries

Suzuki has received two reported incidents of the throttle sticking. One minor injury reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.

Contact

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

Product

Suzuki 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad ATVs

Distributed by

American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California

Retailers

Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2003 and February 2005.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →