Product Recall Number: 05-525
Why was Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 05-525
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Date: 2004-12-09
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycles
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Suzuki Motor Corporation is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Suzuki 2005 model year 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.Product: Suzuki 2005 model year DR-Z110K5 Off-Road MotorcyclesUnits: About 1,500Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Of ThailandHazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.Description: Suzuki model DR-Z110K5 is a small motorcycle designed for a rider weighing less than 121 pounds. Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2004 and early November 2004. They are yellow in color with red stripe on the side of the fuel tank with a large "S", the Suzuki logo.Sold: The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $1699.00.Remedy: Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.Consumer Contact: Consumers can call American Suzuki Customer Service Department at 1-800-444-5077 between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday or go to their website https://suzukicycles.com/.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,500
Incidents: No injuries reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
Sold At: Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2004 and early November 2004. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $1699.00.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Kawasaki Motors Enterprise (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Of Thailand
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed