Recall 05-157, published April 14, 2005
American Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax 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
TRX350FECheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: TRX350TE, 478TE244, TRX350TM, 478TE240, TRX350FE, 478TE254, TRX350FM, 478TE250, TRX400FA, 478TE290, TRX400FGA, 478TE294, TRX250TE, 1HFTE214, TRX250TM, 1HFTE210, 1HFTE244, 1HFTE240, 1HFTE254, 1HFTE250, 1HFTE290, 1HFTE294, TRX500TM, 1HFTE314, TRX500FM, 1HFTE310, TRX500FE, 1HFTE317, TRX500FA, 1HFTE260 and 6 more.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
The recall includes 2004-2005 FourTrax Honda ATVs. The ATVs are red, olive, yellow or blue and have "Honda" written on the fuel tank. The following models are included in recall: Year Model No. Model Name VIN Range 2004 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*44300003 through 478TE244*44310382 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*44300006 through 478TE240*44310445 TRX350FE Rancher 4x4 ES 478TE254*44300010 through 478TE254*44323289 TRX350FM Rancher 4X4 478TE250*44300005 through 478TE250*44315544 TRX400FA Rancher AT 478TE290*44000055 through 478TE290*44019249 TRX400FGA Rancher AT GPS 478TE294*44000016 through 478TE294*44008055 2005 TRX250TE Recon ES 1HFTE214*54500014 through 1HFTE214*54510334 TRX250TM Recon 1HFTE210*54500010 through 1HFTE210*54509249 TRX350TE Rancher ES 1HFTE244*54400001 through 1HFTE244*54412240 TRX350TM Rancher 1HFTE240*54400001 through 1HFTE240*54410980 TRX350FE Rancher 4x4 ES 1HFTE254*54400001 through 1HFTE254*54415180 TRX350FM Rancher 4x4 1HFTE250*54400001 through 1HFTE250*54416860 TRX400FA Rancher AT 1HFTE290*54100005 through 1HFTE290*54115657 TRX400FGA Rancher AT GPS 1HFTE294*54100004 through 1HFTE294*54103423 TRX500TM Foreman 1HFTE314*54000012 through 1HFTE314*54002112 TRX500FM Foreman 4x4 1HFTE310*54000015 through 1HFTE310*54002715 TRX500FE Foreman 4x4 ES 1HFTE317*54000026 through 1HFTE317*54003486 TRX500FA Foreman Rubicon 1HFTE260*54400010 through 1HFTE260*54402169 TRX500FGA Foreman Rubicon GPS 1HFTE264*54400012 through 1HFTE264*54400555 TRX650FA Rincon 4x4 1HFTE280*54000009 through 1HFTE280*54011239 TRX650FGA Rincon 4x4 GPS 1HFTE284*54000002 through 1HFTE284*54002521 The model numbers can be found on the identification label located on the left side of the frame down tube. The VIN number is stamped on the front side of the frame.
Why it was recalled
The steering rods can separate, causing the driver to lose steering control. This could cause the ATV to crash and pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by American Honda about the recall. All recalled vehicles will be repaired free of charge.
- Brand
- American Honda
- Recall published
- April 14, 2005
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 200,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide, from August 2003 through February 2005, for between $3,600 and $8,000.
