CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of Youth ATVs
Published: September 26, 2001Recall ID: 01235Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
2002 Suzuki "QuadMaster 50" youth ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-American-Suzuki-Motor-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Youth-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of Youth ATVs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/QuadMaster-50.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | 2002 Suzuki "QuadMaster 50" youth ATV |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | 2002 Suzuki "QuadMaster 50" youth ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,400 |
| Recall I D | 1154 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from March 2001 through August 2001, for a list price of about $1,800. |
| Recall Date | 2001-09-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 01235 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should call the American Suzuki Customer Service Department at (714) 572-1490 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-04-06T00:00:00 |