Product Recall Number: 10-747
Why was Suzuki QuadSport ATVs recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 10-747
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-07-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Suzuki QuadSport ATVs
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,355
Incidents: American Suzuki has received two reports of flame arrester screens detaching from the mounting ring. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2010 for between $6,500 and $6,700.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California; Montgomery Motors, Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii; Suzuki del Caribe Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Manufactured In: Japan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed