CPSC Recall in 2006: American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-560

Date: June 20, 2006

Product Name: Suzuki 2006 model year QuadRacer ATVs

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 6,300 Suzuki 2006 model year QuadRacer ATVs. 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.Name of Product: Suzuki 2006 model year QuadRacer ATVsUnits: About 6,300Distributor: American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.; Montgomery Motors, Ltd., of Honolulu, Hawaii; Suzuki del Caribe, of Rio Piedras, Puerto RicoHazard: 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/Injuries: Suzuki has received 27 reports of the cushion lever mounting bracket breaking, resulting in one report of a head injury.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 at: Suzuki ATV dealers nationwide from January 2006 through May 2006 for about $7,300.Manufactured In: JapanRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 6,300

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.

Manufactured In:

Japan