American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles
Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs
Date of Recall
2005-11-17CPSC Release Number
06-509Units
About 19,600Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Corp., of JapanSold By
Suzuki dealers nationwide from September 2004 through October 2005 for about $7,200.Problem/Hazard
Use of an improper tie rod adjustment procedure during assembly could lead to separation of the tie rod end housing from the attachment shaft. This could cause the rider to lose control of the ATV and result in injury or death.Injuries/Incidents
American Suzuki has received seven reports of tie rod end separation, and no reports of injuriesDescription
The recall involves Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs. They are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, or red and have the King Quad model name on the side of the fuel tank.Consumer Contact
For more information, consumers can call American Suzuki Customer Service Department at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.suzukicycles.comRecall Comments
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