CPSC recall 01-027, announced November 13, 2000, covers American Honda TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 model ATVs (about 126,000 units). A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. The notice cites 98 incident reports and 2 injuries. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately, and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed. Recall contact: call (866) 784-1870.
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Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 400EX.
Which products are included?
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Honda Rancher TRX350 ATVs A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. If this mounting bracket breaks, the vehicle could lose steering control and crash. These ATVs are red, orange or olive green. "Honda Rancher" is written on the sides of the ATV's fuel tank. The following chart lists the Honda TRX350 models, years and Vehicle Identification Number ranges. The VIN can be found on a bracket behind the front bumper. 2000 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*YA000001 to 478TE240*YA006853 2001 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*1A100001 to 478TE240*1A106180 2000 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*YA000001 to 478TE244*YA014053 2001 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*1A100001 to 478TE244*1A106660 2000 TRX350FM Rancher 4 x 4 478TE240*YA000001 to 478TE250*YA009132 2001 TRX350FM Rancher 4 x 4 478TE240*1A100001 to 478TE250*1A107740 2000 TRX350FE Rancher 4 x 4 ES 478TE244*YA000001 to 478TE254*YA021554 2001 TRX350FE Rancher 4 x 4 ES 478TE244*1A100001 to 478TE254*1A110680 Honda TRX400EX ATVs The brake pads on these the Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death. These ATVs are red or yellow, and their model name, "400EX" appears on both sides of the fuel tank. The following chart lists the Honda TRX400EX model ATVs, years and Vehicle Identification Numbers ranges. The VIN can be found on the front-left-side frame down tube. 2000 TRX400EX 478TE230*Y4000001 to 478TE230*Y4028370 2000 TRX400EX 478TE232*Y4000001 to 478TE232*Y4001140 2001 TRX400EX 478TE230*14100001 to 478TE230*14103720 2001 TRX400EX 478TE230*14100001 to 478TE232*14100600
Why it was recalled
A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. If this mounting bracket breaks, the vehicle could lose steering control and crash. The brake pads on the Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
Honda has received 98 reports of improper welds of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models. No injuries or incidents have been reported. And 53 reports of the brake pads assembled incorrectly on the Honda TRX400EX models, resulting in two consumers suffering injuries, including a sprained wrist and bruising.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately, and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- American Honda
- Manufacturer
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 01-027
- Units
- About 126,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Honda ATV dealers nationwide sold both models of these ATVs, from July 1999 through September 2000, for between $4,000 and $6,000.
Honda TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 model ATVs
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall contact information
To locate their local dealer or for more information, consumers should call American Honda at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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