American Honda Motor Co · Recalled
All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard
If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
- Units
- About 42,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5,300–$5,600
- 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 2007-08 Honda TRX420 ATVs, also known as the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4. These are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The recalled ATVs are available in red, black, olive, and camouflage. The Honda name and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank. The model year is printed on a label located on the frame behind the left front wheel. The model name "Rancher" is on a label at the left rear of the ATV.
The file
- Sold at
- Honda ATV dealers nationwide from January 2007 through May 2008 for between $5,300 and $5,600.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Incident log
None.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled ATVs 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 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 JUL 17 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.