November 17, 2005
This is for SUZUKI 4-Wheeler Recalls. To see YAMAHA ATV Recalls, Click HERE.
Name of Product: Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs
The Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC) and the , American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce The Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles ( 4-Wheelers ).
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by Suzuki in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Units: About 19,600
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Corp., of Japan
Distributors: American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.; Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii; Suzuki Del Caribe, Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.
Hazard: Use of an improper tie rod adjustment procedure during assembly could lead to separation of the tie rod end housing from the attachment shaft. This could cause the rider to lose control of the ATV and result in injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: American Suzuki has received eight reports of tie rod end separation, and no reports of injuries
Description: The recall involves Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs. They are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, or red and have the King Quad model name on the side of the fuel tank.
Sold by: Suzuki dealers nationwide from September 2004 through October 2005 for about $7,200.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
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For more information, consumers can call American Suzuki Customer Service Department at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.suzukicycles.com
My King jQaud and the suzuki four wheelers of my friends all have one thing in common: The throttle sticks consistently and you ultimately crash the thing. I have spent over $1800.00 in repairs due to accidents as a result of a stuck throttle.
how do i know that my 2005 king quad that i just bought had been recalled and taken care of
i just purchased a 1992 quad sport lt 80 for my son three weeks before christmas, mind you he is eight yrs.old. the day i purchased it i tried to pull start it 3 pulls and the pull start recoil gear shattered.!!!!in a panic before christmas i ordered the part it came in two days before christmas i fixed it road it 3or4 times to make sure it was kid ready for christmas.well he opened his tarped present with total excitement of course.we started the quad let it idle to warm up.shut it off told him to go get bundled up and lets try it out. so here we are his first ride on his quad sport,remember he just let it warm up……2nd pull on rope what do you know, the gear shattered.merry christmas son i thought so back to square one where can i get a better grade pull gear cause this style is junk,and rediculous!!!suzuki shop said this is the only style sold.that is crazy.please contact me for info on this i cant afford a gear every time he wants to ride it thank you discusted dad in indiana,keith