American Suzuki Motor Corp. · Recalled
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 29,000
- Reports
- 19
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6,600–$9,500
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from July 2007 through February 2011 for between $6,600 and $9,500.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California, Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii, Suzuki Manufacturing of America Corporation, Suzuki del Caribe Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Incident log
American Suzuki has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 10 2011; last revised APR 21 2016.