The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06516·Announced 2005-12-14

Honda Recalls 2005 and 2006 TRX400EX ATVs Due to Transmission Defect

American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling about 24,000 Honda 2005 and 2006 TRX400EX ATVs because a transmission defect could allow unintended reverse engagement, causing loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where unintended reverse engagement could cause loss of control, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling approximately 24,000 Honda Model Year 2005 and 2006 TRX400EX all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The recall addresses a potential safety defect in the transmission where the reverse lockout spring may not have been properly installed. This defect could allow the rider to downshift from first gear into reverse without operating the reverse assist lever. Unintended engagement of reverse gear while moving forward could lock the rear wheels and cause the rider to lose control.

The affected ATVs are adult-sized vehicles designed for riders age 16 and older. The 2005 model year ATVs are available in red and yellow, while the 2006 model year ATVs are available in red or black. The TRX400EX model name is located on the fuel tank, and the Honda logo is in white letters on the seat. These vehicles were sold at Honda dealers nationwide from September 2004 through November 2005 for approximately $5,900.

American Honda Motor Corp. has received four warranty claims regarding this issue, with three indicating the spring was out of position. No incidents or injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs until the repair is completed. They should contact a Honda ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair, which involves installing a kit to prevent the shift problem. Direct notice has been sent to consumers via U.S. mail.

The recalled product

Product
Honda Model Year 2005 and 2006 TRX400EX ATVs
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Corp. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Hazard
Affected units
24,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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