All Terrain Vehicles Recalled by American Suzuki Motor
All Terrain Vehicles Recalled by American Suzuki Motor Corp. Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Why was All Terrain Vehicles Recalled by American Suzuki Motor recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For more information, consumers can 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Suzuki QuadSport ATVs
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California, Montgomery Motors, Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii, Suzuki del Caribe Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
- Quantity
- About 1,355
- Sold at
- Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2010 for between $6,500 and $6,700.
- Recall date
- July 8, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- American Suzuki has received two reports of flame arrester screens detaching from the mounting ring. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.