CPSCMarch 10, 2011

American Suzuki Motor Corp. KingQuad ATVs recall: Fire Hazard

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Fire Hazard

Why was American Suzuki Motor Corp. KingQuad ATVs recalled?

Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models should call their local Suzuki ATV dealer to determine if their ATV is subject to this recall. Consumers with recalled ATVs are being sent a notice directly from Suzuki. 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

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 KingQuad ATVs
Company
Suzuki Manufacturing of America Corporation, American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California, Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii, Suzuki del Caribe Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Quantity
About 29,000
Sold at
Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from July 2007 through February 2011 for between $6,600 and $9,500.
Recall date
March 10, 2011
Incidents / injuries
American Suzuki has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall is for the following Suzuki KingQuad models: all 2008 to 2010 LT-A450X models, all 2009 to 2010 LT-A500X models, all 2008 to 2010 LT-A750X models and 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models manufactured before December 11, 2010. The words "Suzuki KingQuad" are on the left and right sides of the fuel tank housing. Model numbers are on the left and right lower side panels above the footrests.

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