The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03505·Announced 2002-10-25

Suzuki Recalls Approximately 300 Eiger All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Wire Harness Defect

Suzuki is recalling approximately 300 Eiger ATVs because a wire harness defect could cause the engine to stop running, potentially stranding the rider.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the engine could stop running, potentially stranding the rider, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif., is recalling approximately 300 Suzuki Eiger LT-A400FK3 and LT-F400FK3 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The recall involves red or green ATVs sold by Suzuki dealers nationwide from August 2002 to September 2002 for between $5,100 and $5,300.

Some of the recalled ATVs were assembled with a wire harness that may have broken ground wire strands due to an improperly crimped wire splice. This defect could result in electrical open circuits, which might prevent the tail/stop lamp from illuminating or cause the CDI-unit of the ignition to not function. If the CDI-unit fails, the engine will stop running, possibly leaving the rider stranded away from their base of operation. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be inspected and repaired. For more information, consumers can contact Suzuki at (714) 572-1490 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif.
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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