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U.S. CPSC
March 16, 2005 |
American Suzuki Motor Corporation Recall of 2004-2005 Vinson and 2005 KingQuad All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Water can enter the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle. If the throttle lever does not automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle, the ATV will not slow down as the rider expects. The rider could lose control of the ATV and an accident resulting in injury or death could occur.   |
Popular Mechanics
April 2003
Rich Taylor |
Dirt Devils The new crop of ATVs pack bigger engines, are easier to handle and are fiendishly fast. |
U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2011 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Fire Hazard Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2008 |
5 New Middleweight Cruiser Motorcycles: Comparison Test Cool-looking, fun-to-ride cruisers can become a very unlikely and appealing alternative to a hybrid. Who says motorcycles are just weekend fun? |
U.S. CPSC
March 20, 2007 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The bushing pivot mount boss on the left and right suspension arm may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
July 24, 2006 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The mounting brackets used to secure the left-front suspension arm to the ATV frame may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2001
Mike Allen |
Cruise Missiles Big-bore touring bikes with the handling and brakes to cash all the checks the engine can write... |
U.S. CPSC
June 21, 2006 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard If the cushion lever mounting bracket on the ATV frame breaks, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
July 8, 2010 |
All Terrain Vehicles Recalled by American Suzuki Motor Corp. Due to Loss of Control Hazard The flame arrester screen can become detached from its mounting ring, preventing the throttle valve from returning to the idle position when the throttle lever is released and causing the rider to lose control of the ATV. |
U.S. CPSC
August 2, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
December 8, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles Tie rod separation caused by either wear or severe impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel to separate from the steering control. Separation of the tie rod can cause the rider to lose control of the ATV, resulting in a serious injury or death to the rider. |
Popular Mechanics
December 9, 2008
Basem Wasef |
Top 10 Bikes from the 2008 Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Starting with the BMW Lo Rider Concept, built to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Airstream... |
U.S. CPSC
June 30, 2003 |
Kawasaki Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The throttle cable adjuster on the carburetor can loosen during operation, causing it to stick, which can cause the rider to lose control and possibly crash. |
AskMen.com
August 29, 2003
Paul Anderson |
6 Motorcycles For Under $10K If you're considering purchasing one, take a look at the following 6 select models, which are at the top of their class, and, priced under $10,000, still allow for a car in the driveway as well. |
U.S. CPSC
September 9, 2004 |
Suzuki Recall of Four-Wheel Drive Eiger ATVs There are mislocated welds securing the upper front suspension arm mounting brackets to the frame. The mounting bracket could break off during riding, reducing rider control and resulting in loss of control of the ATV. Loss of control could result in a crash and severe personal injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
July 28, 2005 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual loss of steering control that could result in injury or death. |
The Motley Fool
April 13, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Wear a Helmet With Polaris Investors, the ATV maker has near-term challenges but could ride high over time. |
U.S. CPSC
March 14, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recall of Kawasaki Prairie(TM) 700 ATVs The age recommendation warning label is missing. Children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can suffer serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
March 15, 2011 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls QuadSport ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The regulator/rectifier circuit board can fail and cause the engine to stall during riding due to an insufficient battery charge, increasing the risk of a crash. |
U.S. CPSC
December 10, 2004 |
American Suzuki Motor Corporation Recall of 2005 DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles The rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock absorber. Fluid loss from the shock absorber can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable creating a potential for injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
February 28, 2005 |
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp. USA Recall of ATVs On some units, the nut which secures the front upper suspension arm pivot bolt could come loose during vehicle use. Continued use of the vehicle could allow the nut to come off, and the upper suspension A-arm pivot bolt to back partially out. This would result in a loss of steering control, and possibly cause the rider to crash and suffer injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
October 7, 2003 |
Kawasaki Recall of ATVs The lower front suspension arm can separate from the steering assembly, resulting in a loss of steering control and posing a serious risk of injury to the rider. |
U.S. CPSC
October 19, 2006 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA Recalls ATV for Loss of Steering Control Hazard The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may loosen during operation, causing the operator to lose steering control and crash. |
U.S. CPSC
March 9, 2006 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 10, 2007 |
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls 2007 KFX50 and KFX90 All-Terrain Vehicles On some of these units, the handlebar holder, tie-rod adjustment, and tie-rod end nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque. Operation of the vehicle can cause the nuts to loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control. |
U.S. CPSC
June 28, 2007 |
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles There is a risk of a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
AskMen.com
Thomas Bey |
2006 Motorcycles: 6 Cruisers There are dozens of models that deserve mention and warrant a test ride. These are just six of the great 2006 models worth a ride. |
U.S. CPSC
December 27, 2001 |
Arctic Cat Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the brakes to fail, posing the risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2005 |
American Honda Motor Corp. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles A safety defect could exist in the transmission that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse without operating the reverse assist (lockout) lever. Unintended engagement of reverse gear while moving forward could lock the rear wheels and cause the rider to lose control. |
U.S. CPSC
November 17, 2005 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. 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 control of the ATV and result in injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
April 29, 2005 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The fuel petcock inserts were made with incorrect material that does not correctly bond the fuel tank and petcock insert, which could allow fuel leakage. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could result. |
