CPSC recall · Reported February 21, 2012
American Honda Recalls ATVs due to Crash 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.
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif. recalled The recalled vehicles are two-wheel drive 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher ATV models TRX420TE….
American Honda Recalls ATVs due to Crash Hazard was recalled by American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif. in February 21, 2012. Reason: A weld on the ATV's front right upper suspension arm can separate, causing the driver to lose control of the …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to …. Verify recall #12722 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-A weld on the ATV's front right upper suspension arm can separate, causing the driver to lose control of the ….
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- February 21, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12722 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 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12722 |
| Date reported | February 21, 2012 |
| Date initiated | February 21, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 2,900 |
| 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 immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair.
- Check the recall number (12722) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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