Suzuki Motor Corporation announced the recall of about 1,350 units of the Suzuki QuadSport ATV. 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.

The vehicle is distributed by American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, California; Montgomery Motors Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii; and Suzuki del Caribe Inc., of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. The 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 SUV. These ATVs were sold at Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from September 2008 through February 2011. They retailed for between $6,500 and $6,700.

American Suzuki has received 11 reports of regulator/rectifier failure, but no injuries have been reported. 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 should receive a notice 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.