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ATVs Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Loss of Speed Control

CPSC recall 08535. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled ATVs and contact any Honda ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notice.

CPSC recall 08535 has the recall date 9 Jan 2008. The notice names the firm American Honda Motor. The recall has about 46,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

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CPSC recall 08535: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
Honda has received two reported incidents of the throttle sticking, no injuries have been reported.
Units46,000
Description
This recall involves Model Year 2007 Honda TRX 500 ATVs, also known as the Honda Foreman and Foreman Rubicon. The adult-size ATVs are designed for use by riders age 16 and older. The 2007 model year ATVs are available in red, black, blue, olive, and camouflage. The Honda name and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank and the model name is printed on the side panel just below the seat.
ProductModel Year 2007 Honda TRX 500 ATVs, About 46,000, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Sold atHonda ATV dealers nationwide from June 2006 through December 2007 for between $6,500 and $7,600.
ManufacturerAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc
Made inUnited States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
46,000Median of 2008: 9,500
CPSC recalls of 2008
392
Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
9%
Recalls of 2008 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
3%
Recalls on the register that name American Honda Motor
46

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Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 08535. https://recallregister.com/product/4557-atvs-recalled-by-american-honda-motor-co-due-to-loss-of-speed-control/. 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 08535 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: Honda has received two reported incidents of the throttle sticking, no injuries have been reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Honda ATV dealers nationwide from June 2006 through December 2007 for between $6,500 and $7,600.
How many units are in CPSC recall 08535?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 46,000
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: United States