PRA number
2014/14165
Published date
Product description
TRX500FE / FM is a 500cc, four wheeled agricultural motorcycle. The FE and FM designation shows F = Four Wheel Drive, M = Manual Shift Transmission and E = Electric Shift Transmission.
Reasons the product is recalled
The affected VIN range has been expanded and some faulty shafts may have been missed. Some of the Steering Shafts fitted to these models may have been damaged during the manufacturing process, causing a slight bending and possible cracking of the shaft.
Please note this campaign has been reported previously, and some units may have already been inspected.
Please note this campaign has been reported previously, and some units may have already been inspected.
The hazards to consumers
The shaft may break during use causing loss of steering control and possible accident.
What consumers should do
Do not use the product until it has been inspected by a Honda Dealer and, if required, a new countermeasure steering shaft fitted. This applies even to units that been previously inspected, but not had a new shaft fitted.
For help finding a Honda dealer and for more information, consumers can go to https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus
For help finding a Honda dealer and for more information, consumers can go to https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus
Supplier
American Honda Motor Co Inc
Traders who sold this product
All Honda Motorcycle franchises
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
