CPSC2000-11-13
CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard
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. The brake pads on the Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately, and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Sold at
Honda ATV dealers nationwide sold both models of these ATVs, from July 1999 through September 2000, for between $4,000 and $6,000.
Affected count
About 126,000
Injuries 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.
Products
Honda TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 model ATVs
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Honda-Announce-Recall-of-All-Terrain-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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