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CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of 2004 & 2005 Eiger™ and Vinson® ATVs

Home product recall 05-521. Announced by CPSC on Dec 7, 2004.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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Announced by CPSC on Dec 7, 2004. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

Recalled ATVs were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage, presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should take their affected ATV to an authorized Suzuki dealership. The dealer will replace the fuel petcock-mounting bolt and sealing washers at no charge to the consumer.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact the American Suzuki Customer Service Department at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday on their website www.suzukicycles.com

Which ones are recalled?

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 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) that are designed for use by riders age 16 and older.

About 27,000 units, as CPSC gives them.

2004-2005 Eiger and Vinson ATVs.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Distributed by American Suzuki Motor Corp., Brea, Calif.
  • Suzuki motorcycle/ATV dealers, from August 2, 2003 to August 26, 2004.
  • Made in United States, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

ASMC has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

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