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Our severity:SevereCPSC·13713·Announced 2012-12-26

Honda Recalls FourTrax Rancher ATVs Due to Suspension Arm Crash Hazard

American Honda is recalling approximately 19,500 2012 FourTrax Rancher ATVs because suspension arm welds can separate, causing loss of control and crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension arm weld failure) that poses a crash hazard and has resulted in reported injury (sprained wrist), meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 19,500 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher ATVs. The affected models include the TRX420 FA, FE, FM, FPA, FPE, FPM, TE, and TM. These vehicles were sold at Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to November 2012 for between $5,100 and $7,600. The ATVs are red, green, or camouflage and feature the Honda wing logo on the fuel tank and the word "Rancher" on the front cowl and left rear fender.

The recall is due to a defect where a weld on the ATV's front right and left upper suspension arms can separate. This failure can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. Honda is aware of 10 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. American Honda is also contacting its customers directly. For more information, consumers can call American Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the Honda powersports website and click on "Product Recall Information".

The recalled product

Product
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Category
Vehicle — ATV
Hazard
Affected units
19,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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