CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
PRODUCT: ATVs - Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, CA., is voluntarily
recalling approximately 300 four-wheel drive All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
for the 2003 model year. The recalled ATVs are the Suzuki "Eiger" LT-
A400FK3 and the "Eiger" LT-F400FK3. They are red or green, and carry
the identifications "Suzuki" and "Eiger" on both sides of the bodywork,
roughly inboard of the operator's knee location. Suzuki dealers
nationwide sold these ATVs from August 2002 to September 2002 for
between $5100 and $5300.
PROBLEM: Some of the ATVs were assembled with a wire harness that may
have broken ground wire strands from an improperly crimped wire splice.
Broken ground wire strands could result in electrical open circuits. An
electrical open circuit could prevent the tail/stop lamp from
illuminating or could cause the CDI-unit of the ignition to not
function. If the CDI-unit does not function the engine will stop
running, possibly leaving the rider stranded away from his or her base
of operation.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should contact their local Suzuki dealer to
schedule an appointment for their ATV to be inspected and repaired. For
more information, contact Suzuki at (714) 572-1490 between 8:30 a.m. and
4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.