WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safet

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Honda 2004-2005 FourTrax All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Units: About 200,000
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard: The steering rods can separate, causing the driver to lose steering control. This could cause the ATV to crash and pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: Honda has received 27 reports of steering rod
separation. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall includes 2004-2005 FourTrax Honda ATVs. The ATVs are red, olive, yellow or blue and have "Honda" written on the fuel tank. The following models are included in recall:
Year Model No. Model Name
VIN Range
2004
• TRX350TE Rancher ES
478TE244*44300003 through 478TE244*44310382
• TRX350TM Rancher
478TE240*44300006 through 478TE240*44310445
• TRX350FE Rancher 4x4 ES
478TE254*44300010 through 478TE254*44323289
• TRX350FM Rancher 4X4
478TE250*44300005 through 478TE250*44315544
• TRX400FA Rancher AT
478TE290*44000055 through 478TE290*44019249
• TRX400FGA Rancher ATGPS
478TE294*44000016 through 478TE294*44008055

2005
• TRX250TE Recon ES
1HFTE214*54500014 through 1HFTE214*54510334
•TRX250TM Recon
1HFTE210*54500010 through 1HFTE210*54509249
• TRX350TE Rancher ES
1HFTE244*54400001 through 1HFTE244*54412240
• TRX350TM Rancher
1HFTE240*54400001 through 1HFTE240*54410980
• TRX350FE Rancher 4x4 ES 1HFTE254*54400001 through 1HFTE254*54415180
• TRX350FM Rancher 4x4
1HFTE250*54400001 through 1HFTE250*54416860
• TRX400FA Rancher AT
1HFTE290*54100005 through 1HFTE290*54115657
• TRX400FGA Rancher AT GPS 1HFTE294*54100004 through 1HFTE294*54103423
• TRX500TM Foreman
1HFTE314*54000012 through 1HFTE314*54002112
• TRX500FM Foreman 4x4
1HFTE310*54000015 through 1HFTE310*54002715
• TRX500FE Foreman 4x4 ES 1HFTE317*54000026 through 1HFTE317*54003486
• TRX500FA Foreman Rubicon
1HFTE260*54400010 through 1HFTE260*54402169
• TRX500FGA Foreman Rubicon GPS / 1HFTE264*54400012 through 1HFTE264*54400555
• TRX650FA Rincon 4x4
1HFTE280*54000009 through 1HFTE280*54011239
• TRX650FGA Rincon 4x4 GPS 1HFTE284*54000002 through 1HFTE284*54002521

The model numbers can be found on the identification label located on the left side of the frame down tube. The VIN number is stamped on the front side of the frame.

Sold at: Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from August 2003 through February 2005 for between $3,600 and $8,000.

Manufactured in: United States.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by American Honda about the recall. All recalled vehicles will be repaired free of charge.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday

through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.powersports.honda.com