American Honda Motor Co. · Recalled
American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control
The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
- Units
- About 1,400
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $6,850–$7,400
- 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
This recall involves Model Year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs equipped with electric power steering, also known as the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4X4 with electric power steering. The adult-size ATVs are designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The ATVs are available in red, black, olive, white, and camouflage. "Honda" and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank and "TRX500" is printed on the side panel just below the seat.
The file
- Sold at
- Honda ATV dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $6,850 and $7,400.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs immediately and contact any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notices.
For additional information, consumers can contact Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website 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 APR 08 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.