American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control

Active Recall Announced April 8, 2008 CPSC #08570

Quick answer

American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control is CPSC recall #08570, announced on April 8, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Model Year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs equipped with electric power steering, also known as the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4X4 with electric power steering. The adult-size ATVs are designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The ATVs are available in red, black, olive, white, and camouflage. "Honda" and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank and "TRX500" is printed on the side panel just below the seat. The remedy is consumers should stop using these recalled atvs immediately and contact any honda atv dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. registered owners of the recalled atvs have been sent direct notices.. Affected brand: American Honda Motor Co. Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Model Year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs equipped with electric power steering, also known as the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4X4 with electric power steering. The adult-size ATVs are designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The ATVs are available in red, black, olive, white, and camouflage. "Honda" and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank and "TRX500" is printed on the side panel just below the seat.

Affected products

Model Year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs

Recalled brands

American Honda Motor Co. Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs immediately and contact any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notices.

Recall date

April 8, 2008

Categories

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08570?

CPSC recall #08570 covers American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 8, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Model Year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs equipped with electric power steering, also known as the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4X4 with electric power steering. The adult-size ATVs are designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The ATVs are available in red, black, olive, white, and camouflage. "Honda" and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank and "TRX500" is printed on the side panel just below the seat.

What is the remedy for recall #08570?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08570 is consumers should stop using these recalled atvs immediately and contact any honda atv dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. registered owners of the recalled atvs have been sent direct notices.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/American-Honda-Motor-Co-Recalls-ATVs-Due-to-Loss-of-Steering-Control. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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