American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls QuadSport ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 11728 · Mar 15, 2011 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
1,350
units affected
1,350
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11728
- Date
- Mar 15, 2011
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,350
- Product
- Suzuki QuadSport ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
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 fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suzuki quadsport atvs?
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.
What is the 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.
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.