CPSC Recall in 2013: American Honda Recalls Foreman ATVs Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-701

Date: October 29, 2013

Product Name: All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

Recall Description:

This recall involves four-wheel drive 2012 and 2013 Honda FourTrax TRX500 Foreman ATV models FE and FM. The ATVs are red, green or camouflage and have "Honda" on both sides of the fuel tank and "Foreman" on the front cowl below the handlebars and on the left rear fender. The model number is on the left front frame down pipe above the driver's left-hand side front wheel. The following VIN ranges are included in the recall.   Model VIN Ranges   2012 TRX500FE 1HFTE387*C4000006 thru 1HFTE387*C4005765   2012 TRX500FE Camo 1HFTE385*C4000002 thru 1HFTE385*C4001201   2012 TRX500FM 1HFTE380*C4000004 thru 1HFTE380*C4007923   2012 TRX500FM Camo 1HFTE381*C4000003 thru 1HFTE381*C4000902   2013 TRX500FE 1HFTE387*D4100001 thru 1HFTE387*D4101860   2013 TRX500FE Camo 1HFTE385*D4100001 thru 1HFTE385*D4100600   2013 TRX500FM 1HFTE380*D4100001 thru 1HFTE380*D4102400   2013 TRX500FM Camo 1HFTE381*D4100001 thru 1HFTE381*D4100480     Camo means the body panels have a camouflage coloring *Denotes a random alphanumeric identifier: "0-9" or "X" 

Hazard Description:

The ATV's steering shaft can break unexpectedly and cause the rider to lose steering control and crash. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: 21,000

Incidents:

Honda has received 18 reports of the ATV's steering shaft breaking, including two in which the riders were involved in a crash. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Honda ATV dealers nationwide from May 2011 through September 2013 for between $6,900 and $7,900.

Manufactured In:

United States