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CPSC recall · Reported April 14, 2005

CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Announce Recall of ATVs

The steering rods can separate, causing the driver to lose steering control. This could cause the ATV to crash and pose a risk of serious injury or death.

Recall #
05157
Affected scope
About 200,000
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American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. recalled The recall includes 2004-2005 FourTrax Honda ATVs. The ATVs are red, olive, yellow or blu….

CPSC, American Honda Motor Co. Announce Recall of ATVs was recalled by American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. in April 14, 2005. Reason: The steering rods can separate, causing the driver to lose steering control. This could cause the ATV to cras…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the vehic…. Verify recall #05157 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The steering rods can separate, causing the driver to lose steering control. This could cause the ATV to cras….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05157 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

The recall includes 2004-2005 FourTrax Honda ATVs. The ATVs are red, olive, yellow or blue and have "Honda" written on the fuel tank. The following models are included in recall: Year Model No. Model Name VIN Range 2004 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*44300003 through 478TE244*44310382 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*44300006 through 478TE240*44310445 TRX350FE Rancher 4x4 ES 478TE254*44300010 through 478TE254*44323289 TRX350FM Rancher 4X4 478TE250*44300005 through 478TE250*44315544 TRX400FA Rancher AT 478TE290*44000055 through 478TE290*44019249 TRX400FGA Rancher AT GPS 478TE294*44000016 through 478TE294*44008055 2005 TRX250TE Recon ES 1HFTE214*54500014 through 1HFTE214*54510334 TRX250TM Recon 1HFTE210*54500010 through 1HFTE210*54509249 TRX350TE Rancher ES 1HFTE244*54400001 through 1HFTE244*54412240 TRX350TM Rancher 1HFTE240*54400001 through 1HFTE240*54410980 TRX350FE Rancher 4x4 ES 1HFTE254*54400001 through 1HFTE254*54415180 TRX350FM Rancher 4x4 1HFTE250*54400001 through 1HFTE250*54416860 TRX400FA Rancher AT 1HFTE290*54100005 through 1HFTE290*54115657 TRX400FGA Rancher AT GPS 1HFTE294*54100004 through 1HFTE294*54103423 TRX500TM Foreman 1HFTE314*54000012 through 1HFTE314*54002112 TRX500FM Foreman 4x4 1HFTE310*54000015 through 1HFTE310*54002715 TRX500FE Foreman 4x4 ES 1HFTE317*54000026 through 1HFTE317*54003486 TRX500FA Foreman Rubicon 1HFTE260*54400010 through 1HFTE260*54402169 TRX500FGA Foreman Rubicon GPS 1HFTE264*54400012 through 1HFTE264*54400555 TRX650FA Rincon 4x4 1HFTE280*54000009 through 1HFTE280*54011239 TRX650FGA Rincon 4x4 GPS 1HFTE284*54000002 through 1HFTE284*54002521 The model numbers can be found on the identification label located on the left side of the frame down tube. The VIN number is stamped on the front side of the frame.

Reason for recall

The steering rods can separate, causing the driver to lose steering control. This could cause the ATV to crash and pose a risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by American Honda about the recall. All recalled vehicles will be repaired free of charge.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 05157
Date reported April 14, 2005
Date initiated April 14, 2005
Recalling firm American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Affected scope About 200,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by America…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall includes 2004-2005 FourTrax Honda ATVs. The ATVs are red, olive, yellow or blue and have "Honda" written on the fuel tank. The following models are included in recall: Year Model No. Model Name VIN Range 2004 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*44300003 through 478TE244*44310382 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*44300006 through 478TE240*44310445 TRX350FE Rancher 4x4 ES 478TE254*44300010 through 478TE254*44323289 TRX350FM Rancher 4X4 478TE250*44300005 through 478TE250*44315544 TRX400FA Rancher AT 478TE290*44000055 through 478TE290*44019249 TRX400FGA Rancher AT GPS 478TE294*44000016 through 478TE294*44008055 2005 TRX250TE Recon ES 1HFTE214*54500014 through 1HFTE214*54510334 TRX250TM Recon 1HFTE210*54500010 through 1HFTE210*54509249 TRX350TE Rancher ES 1HFTE244*54400001 through 1HFTE244*54412240 TRX350TM Rancher 1HFTE240*54400001 through 1HFTE240*54410980 TRX350FE Rancher 4x4 ES 1HFTE254*54400001 through 1HFTE254*54415180 TRX350FM Rancher 4x4 1HFTE250*54400001 through 1HFTE250*54416860 TRX400FA Rancher AT 1HFTE290*54100005 through 1HFTE290*54115657 TRX400FGA Rancher AT GPS 1HFTE294*54100004 through 1HFTE294*54103423 TRX500TM Foreman 1HFTE314*54000012 through 1HFTE314*54002112 TRX500FM Foreman 4x4 1HFTE310*54000015 through 1HFTE310*54002715 TRX500FE Foreman 4x4 ES 1HFTE317*54000026 through 1HFTE317*54003486 TRX500FA Foreman Rubicon 1HFTE260*54400010 through 1HFTE260*54402169 TRX500FGA Foreman Rubicon GPS 1HFTE264*54400012 through 1HFTE264*54400555 TRX650FA Rincon 4x4 1HFTE280*54000009 through 1HFTE280*54011239 TRX650FGA Rincon 4x4 GPS 1HFTE284*54000002 through 1HFTE284*54002521 The model numbers can be found on the identification label located on the left side of the frame down tube. The VIN number is stamped on the front side of the frame.. Recalled by American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.. Units affected: About 200,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The steering rods can separate, causing the driver to lose steering control. This could cause the ATV to crash and pose a risk of serious injury or death.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by American Honda about the recall. All recalled vehicles will be repaired free of charge.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 14, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05157.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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