The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14701·Announced 2013-10-29

Honda Recalls 2012-2013 FourTrax Foreman ATVs Due to Steering Shaft Breakage

American Honda is recalling 21,000 2012 and 2013 FourTrax Foreman ATVs because the steering shaft can break, causing loss of control and crashes.

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 (steering shaft breakage) that poses a risk of injury or death, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Company is recalling approximately 21,000 four-wheel drive 2012 and 2013 Honda FourTrax TRX500 Foreman ATV models FE and FM. The recall involves ATVs sold in red, green, or camouflage colors from May 2011 through September 2013 for between $6,900 and $7,900. Affected vehicles have "Honda" on both sides of the fuel tank and "Foreman" on the front cowl and left rear fender.

The recall is being issued because the ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly. This defect can cause the rider to lose steering control and crash, posing a risk of injury or death. Honda has received 18 reports of the steering shaft breaking, including two instances where riders were involved in a crash. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a 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 company's website.

The recalled product

Product
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Category
Vehicle — ATV
Hazard
Affected units
21,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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