Product description

TRX500FE / FM is a 500cc, four wheeled agricultural motorcycle. The FE and FM designation shows F = Four Wheel Drive, M = Manual Shift Transmission and E = Electric Shift Transmission.

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

The affected VIN range has been expanded and some faulty shafts may have been missed. Some of the Steering Shafts fitted to these models may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, causing a slight bending and possible cracking of the shaft.

Please note this campaign has been reported previously, and some units may have already been inspected.

The hazards to consumers

The shaft may break during use causing loss of steering control and possible accident.

What consumers should do

Do not use the product until it has been inspected by a Honda Dealer and, if required, a new countermeasure steering shaft fitted. This applies even to units that been previously inspected, but not had a new shaft fitted.

For help finding a Honda dealer and for more information, consumers can go to https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

American Honda Motor Co Inc

Who sold the product

All Honda Motorcycle franchises

Identifying product features

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

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

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

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2014/14165 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.