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American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJun 21, 2006
Recalled ATVs
Recalled ATVs

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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.

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.

Incidents & injuries

Suzuki has received 27 reports of the cushion lever mounting bracket breaking, resulting in one report of a head injury.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from January 2006 through May 2006 for about $7,300.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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