American Honda Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard
Recall 12722 · Feb 21, 2012 · American Honda
2,900
units affected
2,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12722
- Date
- Feb 21, 2012
- Company
- American Honda
- Units affected
- 2,900
- Product
- All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recalled vehicles are two-wheel drive 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher ATV models TRX420TE and TRX420TM. The ATVs are red or green and have the word "Honda" on both sides of the fuel tank and the word "Rancher" on the front cowl below the handlebars and on the left rear fender. Rancher models in the following VIN ranges are being recalled: Model VIN Ranges TRX420TE 1HFTE344* C4500841 thru C4502580 TRX420TM 1HFTE340* C4500542 thru C4501681 *Denotes a random alphanumeric identifier: "0-9" or "X" The model number is visible on the right front frame down pipe above the driver's right-hand side front wheel. The VIN is located on the top center front of the frame and is visible looking down between the bars of the gear rack and through the middle opening of the front fairing.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Honda is aware of four incidents of suspension arm weld failures, including one in which a rider suffered a sprained wrist.
- Sold at
- Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to January 2012 for between $5,100 and $5,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled all-terrain vehicle (atv)?
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the 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.
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.