Suzuki 2005 Model Year Eiger ATVs
CPSC Recall #06-534 — March 8, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-534 |
| Recall Date | March 8, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 1,900 |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from March 2005 through February 2006 for between $5 |
| 200 and $5 |
| 350. |
Product
Suzuki 2005 Model Year Eiger ATVs
Description
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.
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.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.