American Honda Motor Corp. · Recalled
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard
The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV.
- Units
- About 11,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6,600–$7,000
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall involves 2006 model year TRX450ER and TRX450R ATVs. They are adult-sized ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The ATVs are available in red or black. The TRX450ER and TRX450R model names are located on the front cowling just below the handlebars and the name Honda is printed on the seat.
The file
- Sold at
- Honda dealers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $6,600 and $7,000.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- American Honda Motor Corp. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Incident log
American Honda Motor Corp. has received seven warranty claims about this problem. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs until the repair has been completed. Call any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment to have the ATV repaired. The dealer will inspect and repair your ATV, if necessary. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notice.
For more information, consumers can call Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.powersports.honda.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 31 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.