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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2006-03-09

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Suzuki 2005 Model Year Eiger ATVs

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling certain 2005 Eiger model year all-terrain vehicles because the plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured with a thin portion that can develop fuel leaks. This defect poses a fire hazard. The recall affects two specific models: the LT-F400FK5 (4WD 5-Speed) and LT-A400FK5 (4WD Auto), available in yellow, green, or red. Affected vehicles can be identified by their vehicle identification numbers, which fall within specific ranges for each model.

Consumers who own recalled ATVs are receiving direct notice from Suzuki and should stop using these vehicles immediately. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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