CPSCGeneral Alert
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Published: March 10, 2011Recall ID: 11727Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall is for the following Suzuki KingQuad models: all 2008 to 2010 LT-A450X models, all 2009 to 2010 LT-A500X models, all 2008 to 2010 LT-A750X models and 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models manufactured before December 11, 2010. The words "Suzuki KingQuad" are on the left and right sides of the fuel tank housing. Model numbers are on the left and right lower side panels above the footrests.
Affected Products
Suzuki KingQuad ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/American-Suzuki-Motor-Corp-Recalls-KingQuad-ATVs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11727.11727.jpg |
| Images › Caption | LT-A500X KingQuad |
| Hazards › Name | Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | American Suzuki has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Suzuki KingQuad ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) |
| Products › Category I D | 68346 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 29,000 |
| Recall I D | 838 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models should call their local Suzuki ATV dealer to determine if their ATV is subject to this recall. Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent a notice directly from Suzuki. |
| Retailers › Name | Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from July 2007 through February 2011 for between $6,600 and $9,500. |
| Recall Date | 2011-03-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall is for the following Suzuki KingQuad models: all 2008 to 2010 LT-A450X models, all 2009 to 2010 LT-A500X models, all 2008 to 2010 LT-A750X models and 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models manufactured before December 11, 2010. The words "Suzuki KingQuad" are on the left and right sides of the fuel tank housing. Model numbers are on the left and right lower side panels above the footrests. |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Distributors › 3 › Name | Suzuki del Caribe Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Recall Number | 11727 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Suzuki Manufacturing of America Corporation |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |