Honda Rancher, Foreman, Rincon ATVs

Description: American Honda Motor Co. Recall of ATVs NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2005 Release #05-157 Honda Recall Hotline: (866) 784-1870 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Announce Recall of ATVs WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Units: About 200,000 Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. 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. Incidents/Injuries: 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 The model numbers can be found on the identification label located on the left side of the frame down tube. The VIN number is stamped on the front side of the frame. Sold at: Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from August 2003 through February 2005 for between $3,600 and $8,000. Manufactured in: United States. 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 Foreman Rancher 4x4/Rancher 4x4 ES Foreman 4x4/Foreman 4x4 ES Foreman Rubicon/Foreman Rubicon GPS Rancher/Rancher ES Rancher AT/Rancher AT GPS Recon/Recon ES Rincon/Rincon GPScape [Learn More]