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CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles

CPSC recall 01027. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. If this mounting bracket breaks, the vehicle could lose steering control and crash. The brake pads on the Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately, and call their local Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair, if needed.

CPSC recall 01027 has the recall date 13 Nov 2000. The notice names the firm American Honda Motor. The recall has about 126,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

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CPSC recall 01027: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
Honda has received 98 reports of improper welds of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models. No injuries or incidents have been reported. And 53 reports of the brake pads assembled incorrectly on the Honda TRX400EX models, resulting in two consumers suffering injuries, including a sprained wrist and bruising.
Units126,000
Description
Honda Rancher TRX350 ATVs A mounting bracket on the front suspension of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models could be welded improperly to the frame. If this mounting bracket breaks, the vehicle could lose steering control and crash. These ATVs are red, orange or olive green. "Honda Rancher" is written on the sides of the ATV's fuel tank. The following chart lists the Honda TRX350 models, years and Vehicle Identification Number ranges. The VIN can be found on a bracket behind the front bumper. 2000 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*YA000001 to 478TE240*YA006853 2001 TRX350TM Rancher 478TE240*1A100001 to 478TE240*1A106180 2000 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*YA000001 to 478TE244*YA014053 2001 TRX350TE Rancher ES 478TE244*1A100001 to 478TE244*1A106660 2000 TRX350FM Rancher 4 x 4 478TE240*YA000001 to 478TE250*YA009132 2001 TRX350FM Rancher 4 x 4 478TE240*1A100001 to 478TE250*1A107740 2000 TRX350FE Rancher 4 x 4 ES 478TE244*YA000001 to 478TE254*YA021554 2001 TRX350FE Rancher 4 x 4 ES 478TE244*1A100001 to 478TE254*1A110680 Honda TRX400EX ATVs The brake pads on these the Honda TRX400EX models could have been assembled incorrectly. This can cause the brakes to fail, resulting in severe injury or death.…
ProductHonda TRX400EX and Rancher TRX350 model ATVs, About 126,000, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Sold atHonda ATV dealers nationwide sold both models of these ATVs, from July 1999 through September 2000, for between $4,000 and $6,000.
ManufacturerAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
126,000Median of 2000: 31,000
CPSC recalls of 2000
191
Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
5%
Recalls of 2000 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
2%
Recalls on the register that name American Honda Motor
46

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01027. https://recallregister.com/product/264-cpsc-honda-announce-recall-of-all-terrain-vehicles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 01027 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: Honda has received 98 reports of improper welds of the Honda Rancher TRX350 models. No injuries or incidents have been reported. And 53 reports of the brake pads assembled incorrectly on the Honda TRX400EX models, resulting in two consumers suffering injuries, including a sprained wrist and bruising.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Honda ATV dealers nationwide sold both models of these ATVs, from July 1999 through September 2000, for between $4,000 and $6,000.
How many units are in CPSC recall 01027?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 126,000
How many CPSC recalls name American Honda Motor?
46 CPSC recalls on this register name American Honda Motor. This recall is 1 of them.