CPSCGeneral Alert

All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard

Name: All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard
Brand: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-08595
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 17, 2008Recall ID: 08595Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Model Year 2007-08 Honda TRX420 ATVs, also known as the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4. These are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The recalled ATVs are available in red, black, olive, and camouflage. The Honda name and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank. The model year is printed on a label located on the frame behind the left front wheel. The model name "Rancher" is on a label at the left rear of the ATV.

Affected Products

Model Year 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/All-Terrain-Vehicles-Recalled-By-American-Honda-Motor-Co-Due-to-Risk-of-Loss-of-Control-Hazard
Title	All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Risk of Loss of Control Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b6ed97e3a3924a5caba7577b261c5053.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled TRX 420 Rancher ATV
Hazards › Name	If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn the joint will become contaminated and severe binding of the CV joints could occur, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Injuries › Name	None.
Products › Name	Model Year 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs
Products › Type	All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Products › Category I D	1817
Products › Number Of Units	About 42,000
Recall I D	4617
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled ATVs and contact any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notices.
Retailers › Name	Honda ATV dealers nationwide from January 2007 through May 2008 for between $5,300 and $5,600.
Recall Date	2008-07-17T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Model Year 2007-08 Honda TRX420 ATVs, also known as the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4. These are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The recalled ATVs are available in red, black, olive, and camouflage. The Honda name and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank. The model year is printed on a label located on the frame behind the left front wheel. The model name "Rancher" is on a label at the left rear of the ATV.
Recall Number	08595
Manufacturers › Name	American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Consumer Contact	For additional information, consumers can contact Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.powersports.honda.com
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmAmerican Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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