Suzuki is recalling about 1,355 QuadSport all terrain vehicles. 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.
American Suzuki has received two reports of flame arrester screens detaching from the mounting ring. No injuries have been reported.
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.
The ATVs, made in Japan, were sold at Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2010 for between $6,500 and $6,700.
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.
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.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
