CPSC2012-02-21
American Honda Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard
A weld on the ATV's front right upper suspension arm can separate, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to January 2012 for between $5,100 and $5,300.
Affected count
About 2,900
Injuries reported
Honda is aware of four incidents of suspension arm weld failures, including one in which a rider suffered a sprained wrist.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Consumer contact
For more information, contact American Honda between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday toll-free at (866) 784-1870 or visit the American Honda's website at http://powersports.honda.com. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/American-Honda-Recalls-ATVs-due-to-Crash-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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