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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

American Honda Expands Recall of FourTrax ATVs Due to Crash Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 26, 2012
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Summary

American Honda has expanded its recall of approximately 19,500 FourTrax Rancher All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), including various 2012 TRX420 models. A weld on the front suspension arms can separate, which can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash. Honda is aware of 10 incidents of weld failures, including one report of a rider suffering a sprained wrist. These red, green, or camouflage vehicles were sold at Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to November 2012 for between $5,100 and $7,600. Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact a dealer for a free repair.

Risk

A defect in the weld of the front right and left upper suspension arms can cause the parts to separate during operation. If this occurs, the driver may suddenly lose steering control, leading to a vehicle crash and potential injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher ATVs and park them.
  2. Identify your ATV by looking for the word 'Rancher' on the front cowl below the handlebars and on the left rear fender, and the Honda wing logo on the fuel tank.
  3. Check the model number on the right front frame down pipe above the front wheel to see if it is one of the following: TRX420 FA, FE, FM, FPA, FPE, FPM, TE, or TM.
  4. Locate the 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the top center front of the frame by looking down through the gear rack and front fairing. Verify if your VIN falls within the following ranges: TRX420FA (1HFTE370*C4300541 thru C4301380), TRX420FA Camo (1HFTE374*C4300121 thru C4300240), TRX420FE (1HFTE354*C4501741 thru C4504380), TRX420FE Camo (1HFTE357*C4500301 thru C4500720), TRX420FM (1HFTE350*C4502342 thru C4506061), TRX420FM Camo (1HFTE359*C4500317 thru C4500840), TRX420FPA (1HFTE372*C4300482 thru C4302461), TRX420FPA Camo (1HFTE375*C4300061 thru C4300420), TRX420FPE (1HFTE35K*C4501202 thru C4502881), TRX420FPE Camo (1HFTE35M*C4500241 thru C4500360), TRX420FPM (1HFTE35F*C4501441 thru C4502760), TRX420FPM Camo (1HFTE35H*C4500301 thru C4500420), TRX420TE (1HFTE344*C4500841 thru C4504020), or TRX420TM (1HFTE340*C4500542 thru C4503001).
  5. If your ATV is affected, contact an authorized Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. You can find a dealer or get more information by calling American Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or online at http://powersports.honda.com.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. American Honda is contacting its customers directly.

Contact: American Honda; toll-free at (866) 784-1870, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at http://powersports.honda.com and click on "Product Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FA
Model:
TRX420FA
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE370*C4300541 thru C4301380
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FA Camo
Model:
TRX420FA Camo
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE374*C4300121 thru C4300240
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FE
Model:
TRX420FE
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE354*C4501741 thru C4504380
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FE Camo
Model:
TRX420FE Camo
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE357*C4500301 thru C4500720
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FM
Model:
TRX420FM
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE350*C4502342 thru C4506061
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FM Camo
Model:
TRX420FM Camo
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE359*C4500317 thru C4500840
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FPA
Model:
TRX420FPA
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE372*C4300482 thru C4302461
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FPA Camo
Model:
TRX420FPA Camo
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE375*C4300061 thru C4300420
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FPE
Model:
TRX420FPE
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE35K*C4501202 thru C4502881
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FPE Camo
Model:
TRX420FPE Camo
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE35M*C4500241 thru C4500360
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FPM
Model:
TRX420FPM
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE35F*C4501441 thru C4502760
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420FPM Camo
Model:
TRX420FPM Camo
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE35H*C4500301 thru C4500420
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TE
Model:
TRX420TE
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE344* C4500841 thru C4504020
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012
Product: 2012 Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM
Model:
TRX420TM
Lot Numbers:
1HFTE340* C4500542 thru C4503001
Date Ranges: September 2011 to November 2012

Product Images

Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TE

Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TE

Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM

Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM

Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM

Honda FourTrax Rancher TRX420TM

Location of model number and VIN

Location of model number and VIN

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13713
Status: Active
Sold By: Honda ATV dealers nationwide from September 2011 to November 2012 for between $5,100 and $7,600.
Distributor: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 19,500 (about 2,900 were recalled in February 2012)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: American Honda; toll-free at (866) 784-1870, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at http://powersports.honda.com and click on "Product Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: July 31, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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