CPSC Recall in 2007: American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Honda Motor Corp. Inc., of Torrance, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 11,000 Honda Model Year 2006 TRX450ER/R ATVs. The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV. Name of Product: Honda Model Year 2006 TRX450ER/R ATVsUnits: About 11,000Distributor: American Honda Motor Corp. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.Hazard: The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV.Incidents/Injuries: American Honda Motor Corp. has received seven warranty claims about this problem. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves 2006 model year TRX450ER and TRX450R ATVs. They are adult-sized ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The ATVs are available in red or black. The TRX450ER and TRX450R model names are located on the front cowling just below the handlebars and the name Honda is printed on the seat.Sold by: Honda dealers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $6,600 and $7,000.Manufactured in: JapanRemedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs until the repair has been completed. Call any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment to have the ATV repaired. The dealer will inspect and repair your ATV, if necessary. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notice.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.powersports.honda.com.
The front suspension arm ball joints could have been contaminated during production, resulting in rapid wear of one or more of the ball joints and possible ball joint separation. If the ball joint separation occurs while riding, the operator could lose control of the ATV.
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American Honda Motor Corp. has received seven warranty claims about this problem. No injuries have been reported.
Honda dealers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $6,600 and $7,000.
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