CPSC, American Honda Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
CPSC recall 06516. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A safety defect could exist in the transmission, that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse, without operating the reverse assist (lockout) lever. The reverse lockout spring may not have been properly installed. Unintended engagement of reverse gear while moving forward could lock the rear wheels and cause the rider to lose control.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these recalled ATVs until the repair has been completed. Please call any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment to have your ATV repaired. The dealer will install a kit to prevent the shift problem. Consumers with the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notice via U.S. mail.
CPSC recall 06516 has the recall date 14 Dec 2005. The notice names the firm American Honda Motor. The recall has about 24,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | American Honda Motor Corp. has received four warranty claims about this problem; three indicating the spring was out of position. No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 24,000 |
| Description | The recall involves Honda 2005 and 2006 model year TRX400EX ATVs. They are adult-sized ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The 2005 model year ATVs are available in red and yellow. The 2006 model year ATVs are available in red or black. The TRX400EX model name is on the fuel tank and Honda is in white letters on the seat. |
| Product | Honda Model Year 2005 and 2006 TRX400EX ATVs, About 24,000, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Honda dealers nationwide from September 2004 through November 2005 for around $5,900. |
| Manufacturer | American Honda Motor Corp. Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 24,000Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name American Honda Motor
- 46
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06516. https://recallregister.com/product/3385-cpsc-american-honda-motor-corp-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 06516 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
American Honda Motor Corp. has received four warranty claims about this problem; three indicating the spring was out of position. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Honda dealers nationwide from September 2004 through November 2005 for around $5,900.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06516?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 24,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States