CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2007
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash 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. …
American Honda Motor Corp. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. recalled The recall involves 2006 model year TRX450ER and TRX450R ATVs. They are adult-sized ATVs ….
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard was recalled by American Honda Motor Corp. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. in January 31, 2007. Reason: The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs until the repair has been completed. Call…. Verify recall #07525 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Corp. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear ….
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- January 31, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07525 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.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07525 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2007 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Corp. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 11,000 |
| 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 these recalled ATVs until the repair has been completed. Call any Honda ATV dealer to make an appoint…
- Check the recall number (07525) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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