CPSC recall · Reported October 29, 2013
American Honda Recalls Foreman ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
The ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly and cause the rider to lose steering control and crash. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif. recalled This recall involves four-wheel drive 2012 and 2013 Honda FourTrax TRX500 Foreman ATV mod….
American Honda Recalls Foreman ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif. in October 29, 2013. Reason: The ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly and cause the rider to lose steering control and crash. This …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Honda ATV dealer …. Verify recall #14701 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly and cause the rider to lose steering control and crash. This ….
- None
- agency class
- 21K units
- affected scope
- October 29, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14701 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
This recall involves four-wheel drive 2012 and 2013 Honda FourTrax TRX500 Foreman ATV models FE and FM. The ATVs are red, green or camouflage and have "Honda" on both sides of the fuel tank and "Foreman" on the front cowl below the handlebars and on the left rear fender. The model number is on the left front frame down pipe above the driver's left-hand side front wheel. The following VIN ranges are included in the recall. Model VIN Ranges 2012 TRX500FE 1HFTE387*C4000006 thru 1HFTE387*C4005765 2012 TRX500FE Camo 1HFTE385*C4000002 thru 1HFTE385*C4001201 2012 TRX500FM 1HFTE380*C4000004 thru 1HFTE380*C4007923 2012 TRX500FM Camo 1HFTE381*C4000003 thru 1HFTE381*C4000902 2013 TRX500FE 1HFTE387*D4100001 thru 1HFTE387*D4101860 2013 TRX500FE Camo 1HFTE385*D4100001 thru 1HFTE385*D4100600 2013 TRX500FM 1HFTE380*D4100001 thru 1HFTE380*D4102400 2013 TRX500FM Camo 1HFTE381*D4100001 thru 1HFTE381*D4100480 Camo means the body panels have a camouflage coloring *Denotes a random alphanumeric identifier: "0-9" or "X"
Reason for recall
The ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly and cause the rider to lose steering control and crash. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14701 |
| Date reported | October 29, 2013 |
| Date initiated | October 29, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 21000 |
| 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 the recalled ATVs and contact a Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. American Hond…
- Check the recall number (14701) 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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