American Honda Expands Recall of FourTrax ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 13-713 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 26, 2012
- Brand
- American Honda Expands
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
- Hazard
- Crash Hazard
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 19,500 (about 2,900 were recalled in February 2012)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 31, 2015
What was recalled
The recalled vehicles are two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher ATV TRX420 FA, FE, FM, FPA, FPE, FPM, TE and TM models. The ATVs are red, green or camouflage and have the word "Honda" and the Honda wing logo on both sides of the fuel tank. The word "Rancher" is on the front cowl below the handlebars and on the left rear fender. Rancher models in the following Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ranges are being recalled: Model VIN Ranges TRX420FA 1HFTE370*C4300541 thru C4301380 TRX420FA Camo 1HFTE374*C4300121 thru C4300240 TRX420FE 1HFTE354*C4501741 thru C4504380 TRX420FE Camo 1HFTE357*C4500301 thru C4500720 TRX420FM 1HFTE350*C4502342 thru C4506061 TRX420FM Camo 1HFTE359*C4500317 thru C4500840 TRX420FPA 1HFTE372*C4300482 thru C4302461 TRX420FPA Camo 1HFTE375*C4300061 thru C4300420 TRX420FPE 1HFTE35K*C4501202 thru C4502881 TRX420FPE Camo 1HFTE35M*C4500241 thru C4500360 TRX420FPM 1HFTE35F*C4501441 thru C4502760 TRX420FPM Camo 1HFTE35H*C4500301 thru C4500420 TRX420TE 1HFTE344* C4500841 thru C4504020 TRX420TM 1HFTE340* C4500542 thru C4503001 *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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) · About 19,500 (about 2,900 were recalled in February 2012) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to November 2012 for between $5,100 and $7,600.; American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Honda is aware of 10 incidents of suspension arm weld failures, including one in which a rider suffered a sprained wrist.
Consumer contact
American Honda; toll-free at (866) 784-1870, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at http://powersports.honda.com and click on "Product Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
American Honda Expands appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
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?
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) (About 19,500 (about 2,900 were recalled in February 2012) units). The recalled vehicles are two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher ATV TRX420 FA, FE, FM, FPA, FPE, FPM, TE and TM models.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 31, 2015. 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.