All Terrain Vehicles Recalled by American Suzuki Motor Corp. Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Recall 10747 · Jul 8, 2010 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
1,355
units affected
1,355
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10747
- Date
- Jul 8, 2010
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,355
- Product
- Suzuki QuadSport ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves all Suzuki 2009 model year LT-Z400K9 (QuadSport Z400) and LT-Z400ZK9 (QuadSport Z400 Special Edition) ATVs. "QuadSport Z400" or "QuadSport Z400Z" is written on the sides and left front fender of the ATV. "Suzuki" is written on the sides of the ATV.
What can happen
The flame arrester screen can become detached from its mounting ring, preventing the throttle valve from returning to the idle position when the throttle lever is released and causing the rider to lose control of the ATV. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately 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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Suzuki has received two reports of flame arrester screens detaching from the mounting ring. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2010 for between $6,500 and $6,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suzuki quadsport atvs?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately 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.
What is the hazard?
The flame arrester screen can become detached from its mounting ring, preventing the throttle valve from returning to the idle position when the throttle lever is released and causing the rider to lose control of the ATV. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.