Suzuki 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad ATVs
Published March 16, 2005
Summary
CPSC records recall 05555, published March 16, 2005. Reported units: About 30,000.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Get an email when a new CPSC recall like this is published
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Distributor
- American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- CPSCPortable DVD player batteriesMarch 23, 2005
- CPSCGraco Toddler BedMarch 22, 2005
- CPSCHellenic Rug Imports' "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugsMarch 22, 2005
- CPSCMusical Flower Birthday CandleholderMarch 14, 2005
- CPSCPolaris "900 Fusion" "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" SnowmobilesMarch 14, 2005
- CPSCKawasaki Prairie™ 700 4x4 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)March 14, 2005
Questions about this recall
Was Suzuki 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad ATVs recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 05555 on March 16, 2005. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.