American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls QuadSport ATVs Due to Crash Hazard

March 16, 2011

Name of Product: Suzuki QuadSport ATVs

Units: About 1,350

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Corporation

Distributors: American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California; Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii; Suzuki del Caribe Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

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.

Incidents/Injuries: American Suzuki has received 11 reports of regulator/rectifier failure. No injuries have been reported.

Description: 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.

Sold at: Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from September 2008 through February 2011 for between $6,500 and $6,700.

Manufactured in: Japan

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.

Consumer 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

Picture of recalled ATV LT-Z400 QuadSport

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