CPSC2002-11-25
CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.
Hazard
Vehicle Accident
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers should not attempt to torque these bolts themselves because this job requires shop equipment and special tools not generally available to consumers. Registered owners of the vehicles have been notified directly by American Honda.
Sold at
Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2002 through October 2002, for approximately $7,000.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
Honda has received one report of a bolt falling out and a front suspension collapsing on one of these vehicles. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
2003 Model Year All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Consumer contact
To locate their local dealer or for more information, consumers should call American Honda at (800) 578-3543 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or go to the company's web site at www.hondamotorcycle.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Honda-Announce-Recall-of-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Don't want to check this manually?
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