Suzuki QuadSport ATVs

Date

March 15, 2011

Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor Corporation

CPSC title

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls QuadSport ATVs Due to Crash Hazard

Products

Suzuki QuadSport ATVs

Description

This recall affects all 2009 LT-Z400 and LT-Z400Z QuadSport ATVs. The words "QuadSport" and the model number are written on the front left fender of the ATV.

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent a notice directly from Suzuki.

Remedy options

Repair

Units

About 1,350

Injuries reported

American Suzuki has received 11 reports of regulator/rectifier failure. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at

Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from September 2008 through February 2011 for between $6,500 and $6,700.

Made in

Japan

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Suzuki at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.suzukicycles.com

Distributor

American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California; Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii; Suzuki del Caribe Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Recall number

11728

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.