Recalled Product

Honda Rancher All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

On 2012-12-26, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published an expanded recall regarding Honda Rancher All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) due to a potential crash hazard. This product sold new beginning in September 2011 for about $5100 to $7600. It was originally recalled on 2012-02-21.

About 20,000 units are involved in this Honda all terrain vehicle recall.
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This was the 2nd recall of products in the All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) category in 2012. Since 2005, there have been approximately 60 similar recalls, involving about 1 million product units. See other recently recalled All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

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What is the problem?

A weld on the ATV's front right and left upper suspension arms can separate, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard.

How can I tell if I own this product?

The recalled vehicles are two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher ATV TRX420 FA, FE, FM, FPA, FPE, FPM, TE and TM models. The ATVs are red, green or camouflage and have the word "Honda" and the Honda wing logo on both sides of the fuel tank. The word "Rancher" is on the front cowl below the handlebars and on the left rear fender. Rancher models in the following Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ranges are being recalled:

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.

NOTE: Some of these models were previously recalled. They should be rechecked.

These items were sold new⁺ at Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to November 2012 for between $5,100 and $7,600.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.

American Honda; toll-free at (866)784-1870, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at http://powersports.honda.com and click on "Product Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.