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Recalled Honda Rancher TRX350 ATV -
Recalled Honda TRX400EX ATV
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.
About 126,000
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.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance Calif, is voluntarily recalling approximately 126,000 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Two models of Honda ATVs are being recalled for separate problems, both of which could result in riders losing control of the ATVs, crashing and suffering severe injuries or death.
Honda Rancher TRX350 ATVs
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. Honda has received 98 reports of improper welds. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
These ATVs are red, orange or olive green. "Honda Rancher" is written on the sides of the ATV's fuel tank. The following chart lists the Honda TRX350 models, years and Vehicle Identification Number ranges. The VIN can be found on a bracket behind the front bumper.
| Honda TRX350 ATVs | |
|---|---|
| Year - Model | Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
| 2000 TRX350TM Rancher | 478TE240*YA000001 to 478TE240*YA006853 |
| 2001 TRX350TM Rancher | 478TE240*1A100001 to 478TE240*1A106180 |
| 2000 TRX350TE Rancher ES | 478TE244*YA000001 to 478TE244*YA014053 |
| 2001 TRX350TE Rancher ES | 478TE244*1A100001 to 478TE244*1A106660 |
| 2000 TRX350FM Rancher 4 x 4 | 478TE240*YA000001 to 478TE250*YA009132 |
| 2001 TRX350FM Rancher 4 x 4 | 478TE240*1A100001 to 478TE250*1A107740 |
| 2000 TRX350FE Rancher 4 x 4 ES | 478TE244*YA000001 to 478TE254*YA021554 |
| 2001 TRX350FE Rancher 4 x 4 ES | 478TE244*1A100001 to 478TE254*1A110680 |
Honda TRX400EX ATVs
The brake pads on these Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death.
Honda has received 53 reports of the brake pads assembled incorrectly on these ATVs, resulting in two consumers suffering injuries, including a sprained wrist and bruising.
These ATVs are red or yellow, and their model name, "400EX" appears on both sides of the fuel tank. The following chart lists the Honda TRX400EX model ATVs, years and Vehicle Identification Numbers ranges. The VIN can be found on the front-left-side frame down tube.
| Honda TRX400EX ATVs | |
|---|---|
| Year - Model | Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
| 2000 TRX400EX | 478TE230*Y4000001 to 478TE230*Y4028370 |
| 2000 TRX400EX | 478TE232*Y4000001 to 478TE232*Y4001140 |
| 2001 TRX400EX | 478TE230*14100001 to 478TE230*14103720 |
| 2001 TRX400EX | 478TE230*14100001 to 478TE232*14100600 |
Honda ATV dealers nationwide sold both models of these ATVs from July 1999 through September 2000 for between $4,000 and $6,000.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately, and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free inspection, and repair if needed. 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, or access the company's website at http://www.hondamotorcycle.com/press/index.html.
Registered owners of the vehicles have been notified directly by American Honda about the recall.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately, and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free inspection, and repair if needed.
Honda has received 98 reports of improper welds. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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