CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-027 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 13, 2000
- Brand
- American Honda Motor
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Honda TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 model ATVs
- Hazard
- Crashes and loss of control hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Units
- About 126,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 9, 2025
What was recalled
Honda Rancher TRX350 ATVs A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. If this mounting bracket breaks, the vehicle could lose steering control and crash. These ATVs are red, orange or olive green. "Honda Rancher" is written on the sides of the ATV's fuel tank. The following chart lists the Honda TRX350 models, years and Vehicle Identification Number ranges. The VIN can be found on a bracket behind the front bumper. 2000 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*YA000001 to 478TE240*YA006853 2001 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*1A100001 to 478TE240*1A106180 2000 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*YA000001 to 478TE244*YA014053 2001 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*1A100001 to 478TE244*1A106660 2000 TRX350FM Rancher 4 x 4 478TE240*YA000001 to 478TE250*YA009132 2001 TRX350FM Rancher 4 x 4 478TE240*1A100001 to 478TE250*1A107740 2000 TRX350FE Rancher 4 x 4 ES 478TE244*YA000001 to 478TE254*YA021554 2001 TRX350FE Rancher 4 x 4 ES 478TE244*1A100001 to 478TE254*1A110680 Honda TRX400EX ATVs The brake pads on these the Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death. These ATVs are red or yellow, and their model name, "400EX" appears on both sides of the fuel tank. The following chart lists the Honda TRX400EX model ATVs, years and Vehicle Identification Numbers ranges. The VIN can be found on the front-left-side frame down tube. 2000 TRX400EX 478TE230*Y4000001 to 478TE230*Y4028370 2000 TRX400EX 478TE232*Y4000001 to 478TE232*Y4001140 2001 TRX400EX 478TE230*14100001 to 478TE230*14103720 2001 TRX400EX 478TE230*14100001 to 478TE232*14100600
Is my product affected?
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- Honda TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 model ATVs · About 126,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Honda ATV dealers nationwide sold both models of these ATVs, from July 1999 through September 2000, for between $4,000 and $6,000.; American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Honda has received 98 reports of improper welds of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models. No injuries or incidents have been reported. And 53 reports of the brake pads assembled incorrectly on the Honda TRX400EX models, resulting in two consumers suffering injuries, including a sprained wrist and bruising.
Consumer contact
To locate their local dealer or for more information, consumers should call American Honda at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
American Honda Motor appears in 19 CPSC recalls on record. See all American Honda Motor recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Honda TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 model ATVs (About 126,000 units). Honda Rancher TRX350 ATVs A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crashes and loss of control hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately, and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 9, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.