CPSC2013-10-29
American Honda Recalls Foreman ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard
The ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly and cause the rider to lose steering control and crash. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.
Sold at
Honda ATV dealers nationwide from May 2011 through September 2013 for between $6,900 and $7,900.
Affected count
21000
Injuries reported
Honda has received 18 reports of the ATV's steering shaft breaking, including two in which the riders were involved in a crash. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
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 Support for product recall information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/American-Honda-Recalls-Foreman-ATVsDon't want to check this manually?
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