American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard
Recall 06560 · Jun 21, 2006 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
6,300
units affected
6,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06560
- Date
- Jun 21, 2006
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 6,300
- Product
- Suzuki 2006 model year QuadRacer ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Suzuki has received 27 reports of the cushion lever mounting bracket breaking, resulting in one report of a head injury.
- Sold at
- Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from January 2006 through May 2006 for about $7,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suzuki 2006 model year quadracer atvs?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.