CPSCGeneral Alert
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls QuadSport ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Published: March 15, 2011Recall ID: 11728Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Suzuki QuadSport ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/American-Suzuki-Motor-Corp-Recalls-QuadSport-ATVs-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls QuadSport ATVs Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11728.11728.jpg |
| Images › Caption | LT-Z400 QuadSport |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | American Suzuki has received 11 reports of regulator/rectifier failure. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Suzuki QuadSport ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) |
| Products › Category I D | 68346 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,350 |
| Recall I D | 839 |
| 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 recalled ATVs are being sent a notice directly from Suzuki. |
| Retailers › Name | Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from September 2008 through February 2011 for between $6,500 and $6,700. |
| Recall Date | 2011-03-15T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| 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 | 11728 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Suzuki Motor 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 | 2016-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |