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American Honda Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard

Units Affected
2,900
Recall Date
February 21, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Crash
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1180.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1180.

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

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Honda Atv Dealers Nationwide From September 2011 To January 2012 For Between $5,100 And $5,300. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1180.

For more information, contact American Honda between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday toll-free at (866) 784-1870 or visit the American Honda's website at http://powersports.honda.com. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.

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Honda Atv Dealers Nationwide From September 2011 To January 2012 For Between $5,100 And $5,300. Recall FAQ

Honda Atv Dealers Nationwide From September 2011 To January 2012 For Between $5,100 And $5,300. is the subject of a vehicles / atvs recall: American Honda Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard. The notice was published on February 21, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,900 units are potentially affected.