American Honda Motor Co. Recall of ATVs

Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Date of Recall

2005-04-14

CPSC Release Number

05-157

Manufactured In

United States.

Units

About 200,000

Manufacturer

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

Sold By

Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from August 2003 through February 2005 for between $3,600 and $8,000.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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
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

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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