The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06534·Announced 2006-03-09

Suzuki Recalls 2005 Eiger ATVs for Fuel Leak Fire Hazard

Suzuki is recalling about 1,900 2005 Eiger ATVs because a defective plastic fuel tank may leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire hazard due to a fuel leak, which is a risk-of-harm product defect. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling certain 2005 model year Suzuki Eiger ATVs, specifically the LT-F400FK5 and LT-A400FK5 models. The recall involves approximately 1,900 units sold nationwide through Suzuki ATV dealers from March 2005 through February 2006 for between $5,200 and $5,350. The affected vehicles are available in yellow, green, or red.

The recall is being conducted because certain ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard. Suzuki has received no reports of incidents or injuries related to this defect.

Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent direct notice from Suzuki. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. For more information, consumers can call Suzuki toll-free at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.suzukicycles.com.

The recalled product

Product
Suzuki 2005 Model Year Eiger ATVs
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Hazard
Affected units
1,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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