American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard
Recall 07525 · Jan 31, 2007 · American Honda Motor Corp.
11,000
units affected
11,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07525
- Date
- Jan 31, 2007
- Company
- American Honda Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 11,000
- Product
- Honda Model Year 2006 TRX450ER/R ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves 2006 model year TRX450ER and TRX450R ATVs. They are adult-sized ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The ATVs are available in red or black. The TRX450ER and TRX450R model names are located on the front cowling just below the handlebars and the name Honda is printed on the seat.
What can happen
The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs until the repair has been completed. Call any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment to have the ATV repaired. The dealer will inspect and repair your ATV, if necessary. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notice.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Honda Motor Corp. has received seven warranty claims about this problem. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Honda dealers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $6,600 and $7,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled honda model year 2006 trx450er/r atvs?
Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs until the repair has been completed. Call any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment to have the ATV repaired. The dealer will inspect and repair your ATV, if necessary. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notice.
What is the hazard?
The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.