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Recall Details
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"
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.
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.
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.
American Honda Motor Company, of Torrance, Calif.
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