CPSC recall 06-560, announced June 21, 2006, covers American Suzuki Motor Suzuki 2006 model year QuadRacer ATVs (about 6,300 units). The cushion lever mounting bracket on the ATV frame can break. The notice cites 27 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact the local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 444-5077, or go to www.suzukicycles.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: LTR450K6.
Which products are included?
Only Suzuki 2006 model year LTR450K6 model Quad Racer ATVs with vehicle identification numbers ending with 00089 through 11626 are included in this recall. The vehicle identification number is located on the lower left side of the ATV frame. QuadRacer, printed in white letters, and R450 and Suzuki are written on the side of the ATV. These ATVs were sold in yellow or white.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cushion lever mounting bracket on the ATV frame can break. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
Suzuki has received 27 reports of the cushion lever mounting bracket breaking, resulting in one report of a head injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact the local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs are being sent direct notices from Suzuki.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 06-560
- Units
- About 6,300
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from January 2006 through May 2006 for about $7,300.
- Distributor
- American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif., Montgomery Motors, Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii, Suzuki del Caribe, of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Suzuki 2006 model year QuadRacer ATVs
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should call Suzuki at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.suzukicycles.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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