American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control
CPSC recall 08570. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The electric power steering shaft of the recalled ATVs could break unexpectedly, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 08570 has the recall date 8 Apr 2008. The notice names the firm American Honda Motor. The recall has about 1,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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| Incidents and injuries | No incidents or injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,400 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Model Year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs, About 1,400, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Honda ATV dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $6,850 and $7,400. |
| Manufacturer | American Honda Motor Co. Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,400Median 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
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08570. https://recallregister.com/product/4592-american-honda-motor-co-recalls-atvs-due-to-loss-of-steering-control/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08570 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Honda ATV dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $6,850 and $7,400.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08570?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,400
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States