American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles: Contamination
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard
Why was American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles recalled?
The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs until the repair has been completed. Call any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment to have the ATV repaired. The dealer will inspect and repair your ATV, if necessary. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notice. Contact: For more information, consumers can call Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.powersports.honda.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Honda Model Year 2006 TRX450ER/R ATVs
- Company
- American Honda Motor Corp. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 11,000
- Sold at
- Honda dealers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $6,600 and $7,000.
- Recall date
- January 31, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- American Honda Motor Corp. has received seven warranty claims about this problem. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves 2006 model year TRX450ER and TRX450R ATVs. They are adult-sized ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The ATVs are available in red or black. The TRX450ER and TRX450R model names are located on the front cowling just below the handlebars and the name Honda is printed on the seat.