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All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

CPSC Recall #14-701 — October 29, 2013

Recall Summary

Recall Number14-701
Recall DateOctober 29, 2013
Remedy TypeRepair
Units Affected21,000
Manufactured InUnited States

Where It Was Sold

Honda ATV dealers nationwide from May 2011 through September 2013 for between $6
900 and $7
900.

Product

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

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" 

Hazard

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.

Incidents & Injuries

Honda has received 18 reports of the ATV's steering shaft breaking, including two in which the riders were involved in a crash. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

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.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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