Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles
CPSC Recall #05-525 — December 9, 2004
Product
Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Suzuki Motor Corporation is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 off-road motorcycles. The rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock absorber. Fluid loss from the shock absorber can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable creating a potential for injury or death.Product: Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 Off-Road MotorcyclesUnits: About 1,500Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Of ThailandHazard: The rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock absorber. Fluid loss from the shock absorber can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable creating a potential for injury or death.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.Description: Suzuki model DR-Z110K5 is a small motorcycle designed for a rider weighing less than 121 pounds. Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2004 and early November 2004. They are yellow in color with red stripe on the side of the fuel tank with a large "S", the Suzuki logo.Sold: The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $1699.00.Remedy: Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.Consumer Contact: Consumers can call American Suzuki Customer Service Department at 1-800-444-5077 between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday or go to their website https://suzukicycles.com/.
Hazard
The rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock absorber. Fluid loss from the shock absorber can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable creating a potential for injury or death.
Incidents / Injuries
No injuries reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Units Affected
About 1,500
Sold At
Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2004 and early November 2004. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $1699.00.
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Of Thailand