CPSC recall 05-591, announced July 28, 2005, covers American Suzuki Motor Suzuki 2004-2005 TwinPeaks™ All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (about 3,400 units). A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV, while the steering is fully turned to either side, can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 444-5077, or go to www.suzukicycles.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall includes all 2004-2005 Suzuki LT-V700F TwinPeaks™ ATVs. These ATVs are yellow or blue in color and have "TwinPeaks" written on the fuel tank.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV, while the steering is fully turned to either side, can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control, that could result in injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
American Suzuki Motor Corp. has received seven reports of ball joint separation. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-591
- Units
- About 3,400
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Suzuki dealerships nationwide, from December 2003 to July 2005, for about $7,100.
- Distributor
- American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.
Suzuki 2004-2005 TwinPeaks™ All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall contact information
Call the firm toll-free at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.suzukicycles.com
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