The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11728·Announced 2011-03-15

Suzuki Recalls QuadSport ATVs Due to Engine Stall and Crash Hazard

Suzuki is recalling about 1,350 QuadSport ATVs because a faulty circuit board can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (ATV crash hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor Corporation is recalling approximately 1,350 2009 LT-Z400 and LT-Z400Z QuadSport ATVs. The recall is due to a defect in the regulator/rectifier circuit board, which can fail and cause the engine to stall during riding due to an insufficient battery charge. This malfunction increases the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles were sold at Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from September 2008 through February 2011 for between $6,500 and $6,700. American Suzuki has received 11 reports of regulator/rectifier failure, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Suzuki is sending notices directly to consumers with recalled ATVs. 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 www.suzukicycles.com.

The recalled product

Product
Suzuki QuadSport ATVs
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Category
Vehicle — ATV
Hazard
Affected units
1,350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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