CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
CPSC recall 03505 · announced October 25, 2002 · Suzuki Motor Corporation Of Brea, Calif · 300 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be inspected and repaired.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Suzuki dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from August 2002 to September 2002, for between $5100 and $5300.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Suzuki at (714) 572-1490 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.