Honda TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 model ATVs
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Honda and the CPSC are recalling certain Honda Rancher TRX350 all-terrain vehicles from 2000 and 2001 because a mounting bracket on the front suspension could be welded improperly to the frame. If this bracket breaks, the vehicle could lose steering control and crash. Additionally, Honda is recalling certain Honda TRX400EX all-terrain vehicles from 2000 and 2001 because the brake pads could have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the brakes to fail and result in severe injury or death. The recalled TRX350 models come in red, orange, or olive green with "Honda Rancher" written on the fuel tank sides, while the TRX400EX models are red or yellow with "400EX" on the fuel tank sides.
Consumers who own these recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately and contact their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair if needed. The vehicle identification number, which can be used to determine if a specific ATV is affected, is located on a bracket behind the front bumper for TRX350 models and on the front-left-side frame down tube for TRX400EX models.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. If this mounting bracket breaks, the vehicle could lose steering control and crash. The brake pads on the Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately, and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed.
Honda Rancher TRX350 ATVs A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. If this mounting bracket breaks, the vehicle could lose steering control and crash. These ATVs are red, orange or olive green. "Honda Rancher" is written on the sides of the ATV's fuel tank. The following chart lists the Honda TRX350 models, years and Vehicle Identification Number ranges. The VIN can be found on a bracket behind the front bumper. 2000 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*YA000001 to 478TE240*YA006853 2001 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*1A100001 to 478TE240*1A106180 2000 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*YA000001 to 478TE244*YA014053 2001 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*1A100001 to 478TE244*1A106660 2000 TRX350FM Rancher 4 x 4 478TE240*YA000001 to 478TE250*YA009132 2001 TRX350FM Rancher 4 x 4 478TE240*1A100001 to 478TE250*1A107740 2000 TRX350FE Rancher 4 x 4 ES 478TE244*YA000001 to 478TE254*YA021554 2001 TRX350FE Rancher 4 x 4 ES 478TE244*1A100001 to 478TE254*1A110680 Honda TRX400EX ATVs The brake pads on these the Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death. These ATVs are red or yellow, and their model name, "400EX" appears on both sides of the fuel tank. The following chart lists the Honda TRX400EX model ATVs, years and Vehicle Identification Numbers ranges. The VIN can be found on the front-left-side frame down tube. 2000 TRX400EX 478TE230*Y4000001 to 478TE230*Y4028370 2000 TRX400EX 478TE232*Y4000001 to 478TE232*Y4001140 2001 TRX400EX 478TE230*14100001 to 478TE230*14103720 2001 TRX400EX 478TE230*14100001 to 478TE232*14100600
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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