Safety regulator, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of Youth ATVs
Recall 01235 · Sep 26, 2001 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
7,400
units affected
7,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01235
- Date
- Sep 26, 2001
- Company
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 7,400
- Product
- 2002 Suzuki "QuadMaster 50" youth ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
These are 2002 model year Suzuki "QuadMaster 50" ATVs, designed for children 6 to 12 years old. The ATV has "QuadMaster 50" written on both sides of the bodywork.
What can happen
The drive chain on these ATVs could come off the sprockets and lock the rear axle. This could cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- have received one report of a chain coming off the sprockets of one of these ATVs. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from March 2001 through August 2001, for a list price of about $1,800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2002 suzuki "quadmaster 50" youth atvs?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The drive chain on these ATVs could come off the sprockets and lock the rear axle. This could cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in 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.