The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12722·Announced 2012-02-21

Honda Recalls 2012 FourTrax Rancher ATVs Due to Suspension Weld Failure

American Honda is recalling approximately 2,900 2012 FourTrax Rancher ATVs because a front suspension weld can separate, causing loss of control and crash risk.

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 structural defect posing a crash hazard with one reported minor injury (sprained wrist), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where serious injury or death has not been reported.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Company is recalling approximately 2,900 two-wheel drive 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher ATVs, specifically models TRX420TE and TRX420TM. The vehicles are red or green and were sold at Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to January 2012 for between $5,100 and $5,300. The recall covers specific VIN ranges: TRX420TE (1HFTE344* C4500841 thru C4502580) and TRX420TM (1HFTE340* C4500542 thru C4501681).

The recall is due to a defect where a weld on the ATV's front right upper suspension arm can separate. This failure can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. Honda is aware of four incidents of suspension arm weld failures, including one incident in which a rider suffered a sprained wrist.

Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact American Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the American Honda website. American Honda is also contacting its customers directly.

The recalled product

Product
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Category
Consumer Product — ATV
Hazard
Affected units
2,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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