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Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

CPSC Recall #05-157 — April 13, 2005

Recall Summary

Recall Number05-157
Recall DateApril 13, 2005
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 200,000
ManufacturerAmerican Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured InUnited States

Where It Was Sold

Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from August 2003 through February 2005 for between $3
600 and $8
000.

Product

Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

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:YearModel No.Model NameVIN Range2004TRX350TERancher ES478TE244*44300003 through 478TE244*44310382TRX350TMRancher478TE240*44300006 through 478TE240*44310445TRX350FERancher 4x4 ES478TE254*44300010 through 478TE254*44323289TRX350FMRancher 4X4478TE250*44300005 through 478TE250*44315544TRX400FARancher AT478TE290*44000055 through 478TE290*44019249TRX400FGARancher AT GPS478TE294*44000016 through 478TE294*440080552005TRX250TERecon ES1HFTE214*54500014 through 1HFTE214*54510334TRX250TMRecon1HFTE210*54500010 through 1HFTE210*54509249TRX350TERancher ES1HFTE244*54400001 through 1HFTE244*54412240TRX350TMRancher1HFTE240*54400001 through 1HFTE240*54410980TRX350FERancher 4x4 ES1HFTE254*54400001 through 1HFTE254*54415180TRX350FMRancher 4x41HFTE250*54400001 through 1HFTE250*54416860TRX400FARancher AT1HFTE290*54100005 through 1HFTE290*54115657TRX400FGARancher AT GPS1HFTE294*54100004 through 1HFTE294*54103423TRX500TMForeman1HFTE314*54000012 through 1HFTE314*54002112TRX500FMForeman 4x41HFTE310*54000015 through 1HFTE310*54002715TRX500FEForeman 4x4 ES1HFTE317*54000026 through 1HFTE317*54003486TRX500FAForeman Rubicon1HFTE260*54400010 through 1HFTE260*54402169TRX500FGAForeman Rubicon GPS1HFTE264*54400012 through 1HFTE264*54400555TRX650FARincon 4x41HFTE280*54000009 through 1HFTE280*54011239TRX650FGARincon 4x4 GPS1HFTE284*54000002 through 1HFTE284*54002521The 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.

Hazard

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.

Incidents & Injuries

Honda has received 27 reports of steering rod separation. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

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.

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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