Eiger "QuadRunner" ATV by Suzuki

CPSC Recall #04-579 — September 8, 2004

Recall #04-579 Date: September 8, 2004 Remedy: Inspect, Repair

Product

Eiger "QuadRunner" ATV by Suzuki

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif. is voluntarily recalling Eiger "QuadRunner" ATVs by Suzuki. Mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death.Name of Product: Eiger "QuadRunner" ATV by SuzukiUnits: About 240Manufacturer/Importer: Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif.Hazard: Mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.Description: The 2004 model year four-wheel drive Eiger ATVs are affected by this recall. The model numbers are LT-A400FK4 (for automatic transmission) and LT-F400FK4 (for manual transmission). The ATVs with mislocated welds were produced from May 19 through May 25, 2004. The ATVs are red, yellow, or green.Sold at: Suzuki dealers nationwide from May 28 through August 16 for $5149 (manual transmission) or $5299 (automatic transmission).Manufactured In: USARemedy: Free inspection and repair at dealership. Call your Suzuki dealer for an appointment to have your Eiger ATV inspected and, if necessary, repaired.Consumer Contact: Call 800-444-5077 to find the nearest Suzuki dealer.

Hazard

Mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death.

Incidents / Injuries

No injuries reported.

Remedy

Free inspection and repair at dealership. Call your Suzuki dealer for an appointment to have your Eiger ATV inspected and, if necessary, repaired.

Units Affected

About 240

Sold At

Suzuki dealers nationwide from May 28 through August 16 for $5149 (manual transmission) or $5299 (automatic transmission).

Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif.

Importer

Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif.

Manufactured In

United States