CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles

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 c…

Recall #: 06509
Affected scope: About 19,600

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Suzuki Motor Corp., of Japan recalled The recall involves Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs. They are adult-size….

CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles was recalled by Suzuki Motor Corp., of Japan in November 17, 2005. Reason: Use of an improper tie rod adjustment procedure during assembly could lead to separation of the tie rod end h…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to s…. Verify recall #06509 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Suzuki Motor Corp., of Japan issued this CPSC recall-Use of an improper tie rod adjustment procedure during assembly could lead to separation of the tie rod end h….

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agency class: November 17, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06509 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06509
Date reported	November 17, 2005
Date initiated	November 17, 2005
Recalling firm	Suzuki Motor Corp., of Japan
Affected scope	About 19,600
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair servic…

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 17, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06509.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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