CPSC2012-12-26
American Honda Expands Recall of FourTrax ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
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Hazard
A weld on the ATV's front right and left upper suspension arms 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. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.
Sold at
Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to November 2012 for between $5,100 and $7,600.
Affected count
About 19,500 (about 2,900 were recalled in February 2012)
Injuries reported
Honda is aware of 10 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
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/American-Honda-Expands-Recall-of-FourTrax-ATVs-Due-to-Crash-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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