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CPSCRecalled Feb 21, 2012 · #12722

American Honda Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard

Hazard

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Type
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
TRX420TE, TRX420TM, 1HFTE344, C4500841, C4502580, 1HFTE340, C4500542, C4501681
UPCs
Sold at
Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to January 2012 for between $5,100 and $5,300.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice