Recall 14-701, published October 29, 2013
American Honda All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
C4000004The model number is on the left front frame down pipe above the driver's left-hand side front wheel.
Which products are included?
This recall involves four-wheel drive 2012 and 2013 Honda FourTrax TRX500 Foreman ATV models FE and FM. The ATVs are red, green or camouflage and have "Honda" on both sides of the fuel tank and "Foreman" on the front cowl below the handlebars and on the left rear fender. The model number is on the left front frame down pipe above the driver's left-hand side front wheel. The following VIN ranges are included in the recall. Model VIN Ranges 2012 TRX500FE 1HFTE387*C4000006 thru 1HFTE387*C4005765 2012 TRX500FE Camo 1HFTE385*C4000002 thru 1HFTE385*C4001201 2012 TRX500FM 1HFTE380*C4000004 thru 1HFTE380*C4007923 2012 TRX500FM Camo 1HFTE381*C4000003 thru 1HFTE381*C4000902 2013 TRX500FE 1HFTE387*D4100001 thru 1HFTE387*D4101860 2013 TRX500FE Camo 1HFTE385*D4100001 thru 1HFTE385*D4100600 2013 TRX500FM 1HFTE380*D4100001 thru 1HFTE380*D4102400 2013 TRX500FM Camo 1HFTE381*D4100001 thru 1HFTE381*D4100480 Camo means the body panels have a camouflage coloring *Denotes a random alphanumeric identifier: "0-9" or "X"
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly and cause the rider to lose steering control and crash. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.
- Brand
- American Honda
- Recall published
- October 29, 2013
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- 21000
- Sold at / sales period
- Honda ATV dealers nationwide from May 2011 through September 2013 for between $6,900 and $7,900.
