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American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif., recalled 27,000 2004-2005 Eiger and Vinson all-terrain vehicles because of a potential fire hazard.
The ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank that could result in fuel leakage presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death. There has not been any reports of incidents.
Suzuki 2004 and 2005 models Eiger ATVs -- LT-A400K4, LT-A400FK4, LT-F400K4, LT-F400FK4, Vinson ATVs -- KT-A500FK4, LT-F500FK4, Eiger ATVs -- LT-A500FK5, LT-F500FK5 are include in the recall. All are vehicles designed for use by riders age 16 and older.
The ATVs were sold at Suzuki motorcycle/ATV dealers from August 2, 2003 to August 26, 2004.
Consumers should take their affected ATV to an authorized Suzuki dealership or call 800-444-5077 to replace the fuel petcock-mounting bolt and sealing washers at no charge to the consumer.
The ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank that could result in fuel leakage presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death. There has not been any reports of incidents.
Suzuki 2004 and 2005 models Eiger ATVs -- LT-A400K4, LT-A400FK4, LT-F400K4, LT-F400FK4, Vinson ATVs -- KT-A500FK4, LT-F500FK4, Eiger ATVs -- LT-A500FK5, LT-F500FK5 are include in the recall. All are vehicles designed for use by riders age 16 and older.
The ATVs were sold at Suzuki motorcycle/ATV dealers from August 2, 2003 to August 26, 2004.
Consumers should take their affected ATV to an authorized Suzuki dealership or call 800-444-5077 to replace the fuel petcock-mounting bolt and sealing washers at no charge to the consumer.
