CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Announce Recall of ATVs

Recall 05-157 · April 14, 2005 · American Honda Motor

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number: 05-157 (CPSC)
Recall date: April 14, 2005
Brand: American Honda Motor
Category: Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products: Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard: Crashes and loss of control hazard
Hazard type: Crashes and loss of control
Units: About 200,000
Made in: United States
Last updated by CPSC: September 30, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) · About 200,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Foreman Rubicon/Foreman Rubicon GPS ATV

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide, from August 2003 through February 2005, for between $3,600 and $8,000.; American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Honda has received 27 reports of steering rod separation. No injuries have been reported.

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

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 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (About 200,000 units). The recall includes 2004-2005 FourTrax Honda ATVs.

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 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.

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