CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles
Source: CPSC Recall #06509
Recall Date
2005-11-17
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Corp., of Japan
Units Affected
About 19,600
Products Involved
Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700XK5 King Quad ATVs
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Reported Injuries
American Suzuki has received seven reports of tie rod end separation, and no reports of injuries.
Sold At
Suzuki dealers nationwide from September 2004 through October 2005 for about $7,200.
Manufactured In
Japan
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28