Product description
Honda All Terrain Four Wheeled Motorcycles
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason 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.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Who sold the product
All authorised Honda dealers
Identifying product features
1HFTE38UXC4000002 to 1HFTE38U1C4001801 (2012 TRX500FM)
1HFTE38U0C4060001 to 1HFTE38UXC4061320 (2012 TRX500FE)
1HFTE38U2D4100001 to 1HFTE38U1D4100300 (2013 TRX500FM)
1HFTE38U5D4160001 to 1HFTE38U9D4160180 (2013 TRX500FE)
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
1HFTE38UXC4000002 to 1HFTE38U1C4001801 (2012 TRX500FM)
1HFTE38U0C4060001 to 1HFTE38UXC4061320 (2012 TRX500FE)
1HFTE38U2D4100001 to 1HFTE38U1D4100300 (2013 TRX500FM)
1HFTE38U5D4160001 to 1HFTE38U9D4160180 (2013 TRX500FE)
1HFTE38U0C4060001 to 1HFTE38UXC4061320 (2012 TRX500FE)
1HFTE38U2D4100001 to 1HFTE38U1D4100300 (2013 TRX500FM)
1HFTE38U5D4160001 to 1HFTE38U9D4160180 (2013 TRX500FE)
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2013/13752 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
