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TRX500FE

Is TRX500FE recalled? Yes. Model number TRX500FE is listed in 2 CPSC recalls: 14-701 (American Honda All-terrain vehicles (ATVs), October 29, 2013) and 05-157 (American Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), April 14, 2005).

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Recall 14-701, published October 29, 2013

American Honda All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

What to check on the product label

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

TRX500FE
Additional identifying details

The 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 notice

Why 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.

Remedy type: Repair

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.

Other model numbers in this recall

1HFTE387C4000006C40057651HFTE385C4000002C4001201TRX500FM1HFTE380C4000004C40079231HFTE381C4000003C4000902D4100001D4101860D4100600D4102400D4100480
View official CPSC notice Full recall details

Recall 05-157, published April 14, 2005

American Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

What to check on the product label

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

TRX500FE
Additional identifying details

Check 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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

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.

Other model numbers in this recall

TRX350TE478TE244TRX350TM478TE240TRX350FE478TE254TRX350FM478TE250TRX400FA478TE290TRX400FGA478TE294TRX250TE1HFTE214TRX250TM1HFTE2101HFTE2441HFTE2401HFTE2541HFTE2501HFTE2901HFTE294TRX500TM1HFTE314TRX500FM1HFTE3101HFTE317TRX500FA1HFTE260TRX500FGA1HFTE264TRX650FA1HFTE280TRX650FGA1HFTE284
View official CPSC notice Full recall details

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