Recall 05-555, published March 16, 2005
American Suzuki Motor Suzuki 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad ATVs
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
LT-F500FCheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: LT-A500F, LT-F500F, LT-A700X.
Which products are included?
Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-A500F Vinson, Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-F500F Vinson, and Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700X KingQuad ATVs. Suzuki Vinson and KingQuad ATVs are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, red or camouflage and have the model name (Vinson or KingQuad) on the side of the fuel tank.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Water can enter the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle. If the throttle lever does not automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle, the ATV will not slow down as the rider expects. The rider could lose control of the ATV and an accident resulting in injury or death could occur.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
- Recall published
- March 16, 2005
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 30,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2003 and February 2005.
