The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08595·Announced 2008-07-17

Honda Recalls 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs Due to Steering Loss Risk

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 42,000 Model Year 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs because torn rubber boots can cause sudden loss of steering control.

What this means for you

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 injury or death due to loss of steering control, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 42,000 Model Year 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs, also known as the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4X4. These adult-size ATVs are designed for riders age 16 and older and were sold at Honda ATV dealers nationwide from January 2007 through May 2008 for between $5,300 and $5,600. The recalled vehicles are available in red, black, olive, and camouflage, with the Honda name and wing logo printed on the fuel tank.

The recall is due to a risk of loss of control. If the ATV's rubber CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn, the joint can become contaminated, leading to severe binding of the CV joints. This binding can result in the sudden loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled ATVs and contact any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners have been sent direct notices. For additional information, consumers can contact Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.powersports.honda.com.

The recalled product

Product
Model Year 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard
Affected units
42,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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