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

Recall #: 11728
Affected scope: About 1,350

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Suzuki Motor Corporation recalled This recall affects all 2009 LT-Z400 and LT-Z400Z QuadSport ATVs. The words "QuadSport" a….

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls QuadSport ATVs Due to Crash Hazard was recalled by Suzuki Motor Corporation in March 15, 2011. Reason: The regulator/rectifier circuit board can fail and cause the engine to stall during riding due to an insuffic…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dea…. Verify recall #11728 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Suzuki Motor Corporation issued this CPSC recall-The regulator/rectifier circuit board can fail and cause the engine to stall during riding due to an insuffic….

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agency class: March 15, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11728 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what 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 recalled ATVs are being sent a notice directly from Suzuki.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11728
Date reported	March 15, 2011
Date initiated	March 15, 2011
Recalling firm	Suzuki Motor Corporation
Affected scope	About 1,350
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using these vehicles and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a fre…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Recalled by Suzuki Motor Corporation. Units affected: About 1,350.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 15, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11728.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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