FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2001
Release # 01-235
Suzuki Recall Hotline: (714) 572-1490 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of Youth ATVs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif., is voluntarily
recalling about 7,400 youth all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The drive chain on
these ATVs could come off the sprockets and lock the rear axle. This could cause
the driver to could lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in
injury or death.
CPSC and American Suzuki Motor Corp. have received one report of a chain
coming off the sprockets of one of these ATVs. No injuries were reported.
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.
Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from March 2001 through August
2001 for a list price of about $1,800.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local
Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. For more
information, consumers should call American Suzuki Customer Service Department
at (714) 572-1490 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
