CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Automatic Transmission Eiger ATVs

危险说明 Hazard

• Suzuki Motor Corporation has determined that the Eiger automatic ATVs were produced with an internal manufacturing flaw. This flaw could cause the crankshaft to break during operation. A broken crankshaft will interrupt power transfer from the engine to the transmission and the drive wheels, leaving the driver stranded away from his or her base of operation.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The Suzuki "Eiger" LT-A400K2 and LT-A400FK2 (two and four-wheel drive) ATVs have automatic transmissions. These models carry the identifications "Suzuki" and "Eiger" on both sides of the bodywork, roughly inboard of the operator's knee location. The ATVs are available in both red and green.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• There have been four incidents, in which the crankshaft broke during operation. No accidents or injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be inspected and repaired. Suzuki will replace all Eiger ATVs for a new one if the unit is brought in by January 31, 2002. After that date, they will be offering a free inspection and repair. American Suzuki Motor Corporation will notify consumers directly about this recall.

消费者联系信息

For more information, contact Suzuki at (714) 572-1490 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

相关企业

制造商：American Suzuki Motor Corporation, of Brea, Calif.

零售商：Suzuki dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from September through mid-October 2001, for between $4,400 and $5,200.