CPSC recall 12-722, announced February 21, 2012, covers American Honda All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) (about 2,900 units). A weld on the ATV's front right upper suspension arm can separate, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (866) 784-1870, or go to powersports.honda.com.
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Rancher models in the following VIN ranges are being recalled: Model VIN Ranges TRX420TE 1HFTE344* C4500841 thru C4502580 TRX420TM 1HFTE340* C4500542 thru C4501681 *Denotes a random alphanumeric identifier: "0-9" or "X" The model number is visible on the right front frame down pipe above the driver's right-hand side front wheel.
Which products are included?
The recalled vehicles are two-wheel drive 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher ATV models TRX420TE and TRX420TM. The ATVs are red or green and have the word "Honda" on both sides of the fuel tank and the word "Rancher" on the front cowl below the handlebars and on the left rear fender. Rancher models in the following VIN ranges are being recalled: Model VIN Ranges TRX420TE 1HFTE344* C4500841 thru C4502580 TRX420TM 1HFTE340* C4500542 thru C4501681 *Denotes a random alphanumeric identifier: "0-9" or "X" The model number is visible on the right front frame down pipe above the driver's right-hand side front wheel. The VIN is located on the top center front of the frame and is visible looking down between the bars of the gear rack and through the middle opening of the front fairing.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A weld on the ATV's front right upper suspension arm can separate, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Honda is aware of four incidents of suspension arm weld failures, including one in which a rider suffered a sprained wrist.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- American Honda
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 12-722
- Units
- About 2,900
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to January 2012 for between $5,100 and $5,300.
- Distributor
- American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact American Honda between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday toll-free at (866) 784-1870 or visit the American Honda's website at http://powersports.honda.com. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.
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