The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·06560·Announced 2006-06-21

Suzuki Recalls 2006 QuadRacer ATVs for Cushion Lever Bracket Crash Hazard

Suzuki is recalling about 6,300 2006 QuadRacer ATVs because a broken cushion lever mounting bracket can cause loss of control and crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that can lead to loss of control and crashes, with one reported head injury, meeting the criteria for a structural vehicle defect with injury reports.

Plain-English summary

American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling about 6,300 2006 model year QuadRacer ATVs. The recall covers LTR450K6 models with vehicle identification numbers ending in 00089 through 11626. These vehicles were sold in yellow or white at Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from January 2006 through May 2006 for about $7,300.

The recall is due to a defect where 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. Suzuki has received 27 reports of the bracket breaking, resulting in one report of a head injury.

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Suzuki is sending direct notices to consumers with the recalled ATVs. For more information, consumers can call Suzuki at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.suzukicycles.com.

The recalled product

Product
Suzuki 2006 model year QuadRacer ATVs
Category
Vehicle — ATV
Hazard
Affected units
6,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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