CPSC recall 11-728, announced March 15, 2011, covers Suzuki QuadSport ATVs (about 1,350 units). 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. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 444-5077, or go to www.suzukicycles.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The words "QuadSport" and the model number are written on the front left fender of the ATV.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
American Suzuki has received 11 reports of regulator/rectifier failure. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Suzuki Motor
- Manufacturer
- Suzuki Motor Corporation
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 11-728
- Units
- About 1,350
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from September 2008 through February 2011 for between $6,500 and $6,700.
- Distributor
- American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California, Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii, Suzuki del Caribe Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Suzuki QuadSport ATVs
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Recall contact information
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
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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