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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release #05-157
Honda Recall Hotline: (866) 784-1870
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Announce
Recall of ATVs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain
Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 200,000
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance,
Calif.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: Honda has received 27 reports of steering
rod separation. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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 |
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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.
Sold at: Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from August 2003
through February 2005 for between $3,600 and $8,000.
Manufactured in: United States.
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.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call
Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at
www.powersports.honda.com
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