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Fire / OverheatingMarch 10, 2011CPSC #11727

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Fire Hazard

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
29,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

American Suzuki has received 19 reports of fuel leaking from the recalled ATVs. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from July 2007 through February 2011 for between $6,600 and $9,500.

Photos

LT-A500X KingQuad
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