American Honda Motor Co Inc—Honda TRX500FE and TRX500FM ATVs

PRA number

2013/13752

Published date

Product description

Honda All Terrain Four Wheeled Motorcycles
Identifying features
1HFTE38UXC4000002 to 1HFTE38U1C4001801 (2012 TRX500FM) 1HFTE38U0C4060001 to 1HFTE38UXC4061320 (2012 TRX500FE) 1HFTE38U2D4100001 to 1HFTE38U1D4100300 (2013 TRX500FM) 1HFTE38U5D4160001 to 1HFTE38U9D4160180 (2013 TRX500FE)

Other identifying numbers

1HFTE38UXC4000002 to 1HFTE38U1C4001801 (2012 TRX500FM)
1HFTE38U0C4060001 to 1HFTE38UXC4061320 (2012 TRX500FE)
1HFTE38U2D4100001 to 1HFTE38U1D4100300 (2013 TRX500FM)
1HFTE38U5D4160001 to 1HFTE38U9D4160180 (2013 TRX500FE)

Reasons the product is recalled

During the assembly process, some slight bending of the steering shaft may have occurred, causing microscopic cracks to appear. If left unchecked, this may result in breaking of the shaft during normal use.

The hazards to consumers

If the shaft breaks, loss of control of the steering will occur, which may cause the rider to crash.

What consumers should do

Consumers should contact their local Honda dealer and arrange to have their machines inspected and, if necessary, repaired at the earliest possible opportunity.

Supplier

American Honda Motor Co Inc

Traders who sold this product

All authorised Honda dealers

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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