CPSC, Suzuki Announce Recall of Automatic Transmission Eiger ATVs
CPSC recall 02516. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Suzuki Motor Corporation has determined that the Eiger automatic ATVs were produced with an internal manufacturing flaw. This flaw could cause the crankshaft to break during operation. A broken crankshaft will interrupt power transfer from the engine to the transmission and the drive wheels, leaving the driver stranded away from his or her base of operation.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be inspected and repaired. Suzuki will replace all Eiger ATVs for a new one if the unit is brought in by January 31, 2002. After that date, they will be offering a free inspection and repair. American Suzuki Motor Corporation will notify consumers directly about this recall.
CPSC recall 02516 has the recall date 31 Dec 2001. The notice names the firm American Suzuki Motor. The recall has about 4,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | There have been four incidents, in which the crankshaft broke during operation. No accidents or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,700 |
| Description | The Suzuki "Eiger" LT-A400K2 and LT-A400FK2 (two and four-wheel drive) ATVs have automatic transmissions. These models carry the identifications "Suzuki" and "Eiger" on both sides of the bodywork, roughly inboard of the operator's knee location. The ATVs are available in both red and green. |
| Product | Suzuki "Eiger" ATV, Approximately 4,700, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Suzuki dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from September through mid-October 2001, for between $4,400 and $5,200. |
| Manufacturer | American Suzuki Motor Corporation |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,700Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name American Suzuki Motor
- 11
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02516. https://recallregister.com/product/2239-cpsc-suzuki-announce-recall-of-automatic-transmission-eiger-atvs/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02516 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been four incidents, in which the crankshaft broke during operation. No accidents or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Suzuki dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from September through mid-October 2001, for between $4,400 and $5,200.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02516?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
Approximately 4,700
- How many CPSC recalls name American Suzuki Motor?
- 11 CPSC recalls on this register name American Suzuki Motor. This recall is 1 of them.