CPSC, Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
PRODUCT: ATVs - Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif., is voluntarily
recalling approximately 4,000 2002 model year All Terrain Vehicles
(ATVs). The Suzuki "Eiger" LT-F400K2 and LT-F400FK2 (two and four-wheel
drive) ATVs have manual transmissions. These models carry the
identifications "Suzuki" and "Eiger" on both sides of the bodywork,
inboard of the operators knee location. The ATVs are available in both
red and green. Suzuki dealers nationwide sold these ATVs from September
through mid-October 2001 for between $4,199 and $4,999.
PROBLEM: Suzuki Motor Corporation has determined that the nut that
secures the LT-F400K2 and LT-F400FK2 clutch shoe will come loose during
operation. When the nut loosens, the clutch shoe will become loose on
the crankshaft. In some cases this will cause severe damage to the
clutch wheel and crankshaft or can cause the crankshaft to break. This
will interrupt power transfer from the engine to the transmission and
the drive wheels and may leave the rider stranded away from his or her
base of operation.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should contact their local Suzuki dealer to
schedule an appointment for their ATV to be inspected and repaired. The
inspection and repair will be performed at no cost. For more
information, contact Suzuki, at (714) 572-1490 between 8:30 a.m. and
4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Suzuki Motor Corporation will notify consumers directly about this
recall.
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