Honda four-wheel ATVs

11 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 20, 2021. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

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11reports to CPSC
Oct 20, 2021the latest report was made
Jun 4, 2012the earliest
10with the company’s comments

Brand: Honda
Maker: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Four-wheel ATVsAll-terrain vehicles, off-road onlyCPSC’s product type: All Terrain Vehicles (Four Wheels/off Road Only) (code 3286), in Sports and Recreation: Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed)

Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“Honda 2013”

By month

2 reports from November 2020 to October 2021; the most in October 2021, 1. 9 earlier reports, since June 2012, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
October 2021	1
August 2021	1
September 2018	1
August 2015	1
December 2014	1
January 2014	1
October 2013	1
August 2013	1
January 2013	2
June 2012	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Death 3
Hospital admission 2 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
Emergency room 2 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

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Death
Made Oct 20, 2021, sent to the company Nov 4, 2021, published by CPSC Nov 19, 2021

The product, in the report: All Terrain Vehicle - 2004 Honda TRX300EX

53 year old male was the driver of an ATV. Reportedly the ATV ran off the road, continued up an embankment, and struck a utility pole.

Model
TRX300EX
Where
Danville, Virginia: Street or Highway
Who was involved
Age 53, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/9/2021) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: American Honda takes matters such as these seriously and is sorry to learn of this fatality. Unfortunately, without the owner name or additional vehicle information, we are unable to investigate and corroborate the information from the incident report with our records to comment on the matter. If further assistance is needed, please call our Powersports Customer Relations department at 866-784-1870.

CPSC report 20211020-73F96-2147359110. Submitter: Medical Examiner and Coroner Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 20, 2021, sent to the company Aug 25, 2021, published by CPSC Sep 9, 2021

The product, in the report: Recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). 2017 Honda Pioneer 1000 5 Passenger Limited Edition [REDACTED]

I was driving my 2017 Honda Pioneer 1000 5 Passenger [REDACTED] in the desert on Bureau of Land Management land north of Lake Pleasant, Arizona. I came to a cattle gate so I placed the vehicle into Park and left it running. I opened the gate, drove through the gate, placed the vehicle into park and kept it running. I went to close the cattle gate. Probably 30 seconds had passed when I heard a clunk, and watched my Pioneer start moving down the hill. After rolling about 50-75 feet it came to rest near a tree. Rocks on the trail had helped to keep it’s speed down. I did not see any damage. I verified that the shift lever was still in Park. I used the vehicle for the rest of the day without issue, however for safety, I turned the wheels appropriately and used a rock to block the tire. This is a major safety issue as I could have had a passenger in the vehicle and this could have been on a shelf road with a 500-1000 foot drop. There has already been a recall issued for this problem on “2019 and 2020 Honda Pioneer 1000 5 Passenger” vehicles. “Hazard: The ROV can move or roll when in the park position, posing crash and injury hazards.” Now I am reporting an incident with the 2017 model year.

Model
2017 Honda Pioneer 1000 5 Passenger LE
Serial number
[REDACTED]
Bought from
Western Honda Powersports
Bought
Sep 11, 2018
Where
Queen Creek, Arizona: Other Public Property/Office
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(9/8/2021) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: American Honda takes matters such as these seriously and appreciates the opportunity to address our customer’s experience with his 2017 Honda Pioneer 1000. After identifying this customer’s vehicle and conducting an internal investigation, our records indicate Honda has not received contact from the customer pertaining to this matter. The investigation also revealed the customer’s vehicle may have two open recalls, unrelated to this incident. We recommend that he contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer and make an appointment to properly diagnose the concern and to have the open recalls addressed. If the customer wishes to contact American Honda, please call our Customer Relations department at 866-784-1870 for assistance.

CPSC report 20210820-51677-2147360986. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hospital admission
Made Sep 4, 2018, sent to the company Feb 12, 2019, published by CPSC Feb 28, 2019

The product, in the report: 2008 Honda 250TRX EX Quad (four-wheeled), off-road all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

The purpose of my letter is to bring to your attention a life-threatening issue involving the 2008 Honda 250TRX EX Quad (four-wheeled), off-road all-terrain vehicle (ATV). I am currently serving as an expert witness for[REDACTED] in her design defect law suit against Honda, the result of a tragic accident on February 29, 2016, that was easily preventable. [REDACTED], a twenty-four year old female and her boyfriend, [REDACTED], had recently discovered that she was pregnant with his baby and planned a weekend away to discuss future plans for marriage and their new life together. Upon arrival in Julian, California they decided to purchase Groupon tickets for a day of riding all terrain off-road vehicles. The salesperson at San Diego Motorsports suggested that [REDACTED] rent the 250TRX EX which is equipped with a sport clutch, which is essentially an automatic clutch, although it still requires left foot shiftting of the gear by lifting your left toe, pivoting at the arch for higher gears and stepping down on the foot activated shift lever for lower gears. On their rented ATV’s the two rode out into the desert from San Diego Motorsports, enjoying their day, when the right rear wheel of her vehicle went down into a divot, or small hole in the dirt, her right foot bounced off the foot peg and was immediately sucked into, and under, the right rear tire and wheel of the ATV. Given the speed she was travelling, 5 to 10 miles per hour, it is estimated that it took 1/10th of a second to pull her foot into the right rear tire. Her right shoe was literally torn off her foot, thrown 30 feet from the ATV, she was catapulted over the handle bars, her head hit an embankment and she landed on her back, forever paralyzed from the neck down.
Today, [REDACTED] is twenty-six years old, living with her mother and her two year old son. She never realized her dream of being married and having a family and living a “normal” life. The Honda 250TRX EX was the cause of this accident because it was not designed to incorporate a “foot guard” to protect the foot environment and keep either foot from being sucked into the tire, in case of an inadvertent maneuver, causing the foot to come off the foot peg.
[REDACTED], a well-known motorcycle designer, and myself, have designed and built a prototype foot guard and floorboard that is safe, attractive and low cost. We would like to see the Consumer Product Safety Commission amend the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) standards to insist on the incorporation of foot guards on all off road vehicles to help save people from these tragic accidents that are easily preventable.
[REDACTED], Ph.D. Automotive Expert Witness and Forensic Examiner

Model
2008 Honda 250TRX EX Quad (four-wheeled), off-road ATV
Bought from
San Diego Motorsports, California
Where
Julian, California: Other
Who was involved
Age 24, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Client, Patient, Student, Etc. (professional relationship)
As this report names them
Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Hospital Admission

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/27/2019) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: The report was filed by a person hired to help a plaintiff obtain a recovery in a litigated matter, and as shown below, the report lacks basis.
The 2008 Honda TRX250EX is well-designed, properly manufactured and defect free. It fully conforms with Honda’s internal specifications and all applicable industry and governmental standards. The vehicle was well-tested and conforms to the state-of-the-art at the time of its manufacture. Honda distributed the vehicle with appropriate rider safety labels, a comprehensive owner’s manual and other supplemental safety literature.
There were no mechanical problems with the vehicle that caused or contributed to the crash. At the time of the incident, no witnesses at the scene nor those who operated the vehicle after the incident – including plaintiff’s boyfriend – identified or mentioned any mechanical problem, even after a seven mile post incident ride by the boyfriend at speeds between 25-40 mph. No physical evidence supports the design claims in the report or the allegations in the litigation, and no witness present at the time of the incident, including plaintiffs’ boyfriend, have testified that they saw plaintiff’s foot get sucked into or under the rear wheel or that it was injured in a manner consistent with such an occurrence. Indeed, the sole cause of the crash established by investigating officers was unsafe speed for the conditions.
The vehicle’s foot environment, including its foot pegs and splash guards, utilized well-accepted designs with an extensive development history and successful track record on Honda ATVs. The TRX250EX foot environment design conformed to industry practice and embodied the state of the art in ATV foot protection and fully complies with ANSI-SVIA standard for Four Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles adopted by the CPSC requiring a physical barrier to prevent a probe from entering the wheel and fender area behind the foot peg. Indeed, since Honda ATVs have been built to meet that foot environment standard starting in the 1990 model year, there have not been any known foot/wheel contact incidents reported for any Honda ATV.
The proposed alternative design proposed by the reporter (plaintiff’s hired expert) has multiple deficiencies, including inhibiting operation of the vehicle in certain terrains and circumstances by not allowing the operator’s foot to move freely and by exposing the foot to contact with obstacles in the off-road environment. Devices like that proposed can be detrimental to the operation of an ATV and can lead to additional risk of injury by creating additional pinch points with the ground and other objects in the event of a crash. Tellingly, the reporter and his partner have only performed limited testing on the design, none of which was documented, and there has not been any testing in off-road terrain or any dynamic testing. Finally, neither the reporter nor his partner have performed any analysis on the potential risks associated with their design.

CPSC report 20180904-609E6-1790200. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Death
Made Aug 6, 2015, sent to the company Sep 9, 2015, published by CPSC Oct 16, 2015

The product, in the report: ATV- Honda TRX 250 EX

ATV operator struck tree. He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced deceased.

Model
TRX 250 EX
Serial number
[REDACTED]
Where
Honaker, Virginia: Other
Who was involved
Age 24, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/16/2015) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: Honda is very saddened to learn about this unfortunate loss of life. We take these matters very seriously and have taken steps to investigate and understand the circumstances of this incident. We contacted the submitter of the claim for more information, however, at this time Honda has not received a response and has no information to indicate that there is a defect or problem with the product.

CPSC report 20150806-EB139-2147429570. Submitter: Medical Examiner and Coroner Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Dec 11, 2014, sent to the company Dec 19, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 7, 2015

The product, in the report: 2014 Honda Rancher ATV 4x4 TRX 429FM1E Green

On November 15,2014 I was riding my Honda 2014 Rancher 4x4 on a straight dirt road about 30-35mph in 4th gear when the front right suddenly dropped to the ground and pulled to the right. I was sent flying in the air about 20 ft. in front of the ATV the 4 wheeler flipped over forward. When I got my bearing the ATV was upside down. I was trying to figure out what happened there was no debris or anything that would have cause this. I did not collide with another person or anything else. When I looked at the ATV I noticed that the front right lower knuckle had broken away from the ball joint and the upper control arm had broken off the frame. There was damage to the front right brush guard, handle bars and the rear rack. I also had sustained injuries I had injury to my low abdomen ,left thigh muscle tear ,post-concussive syndrome, and right leg injury. There is also a witness to this incident.I then took the ATV to the dealership where I purchased it , on 11/17/2014 and they said this was not covered underneath the warrantee because they said I hit something mind you I also purchased additional warrantee for $700.00 but it is still covered under the initial manufacture warranty. Yes it was in a collision because the front right lower knuckle broke in half and that caused the ATV to hit front first into the ground and then flip over . They also told us that we should get insurance and file a claim through my insurance company isn’t that fraud. This was not cause by me hitting or jumping or anything like that it happened out of the blue. The ATV has 111 hours and 686 miles it is a 2014 this should not have happened and it could have killed me. It seems Honda would want to fix this problem and find out why this happened because someone out there could be killed or hurt so bad they might have injuries that are not reversible. Now I have a brand new ATV that I can’t use, can’t fix because it will cost 6,500 and I can’t do it myself because they said it will void the warranty they won’t do anything with it. Please look in to this it could seriously save someone’s life and not allow these businesses to get away with fraud or say they guarantee something and then don’t when something happens.

Model
Rancher
Serial number
1HFTE400XE4001720
Bought from
Honda Yamaha Of Savannah, Georgia
Bought
Nov 16, 2013
Where
Union Point, Georgia: Place of Recreation or Sports
Who was involved
Age 37, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/8/2015) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: American Honda takes matters such as these very seriously and is sorry to learn of this customer’s experience, as well as the injuries the customer sustained. We hope that the customer has been able to fully recuperate.
As noted in the customer’s report, the customer brought the ATV into a local dealership for review and possible repair. The dealership, in turn, sent photographs to American Honda technical specialists for assistance in determining the likely cause of knuckle fracture.
The inspection of the parts and photographs did not reveal any indication of a pre-existing manufacturing defect, nor is there independent evidence of a design defect. Further, particularly as evidenced by the severely bent and compressed tie rod, the bent front wheel, and the tearing of the A-arm from the frame, the damage to the vehicle is consistent with a large impact to the front end prior to knuckle failure and not with a failure of the knuckle before any impact. As such, it is American Honda’s conclusion that the broken knuckle was not the cause crash but instead was the result of an incident involving a large impact to the front wheel.

CPSC report 20141211-B51C1-2147437994. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Death
Made Jan 2, 2014, sent to the company Jan 15, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 18, 2014

The product, in the report: Honda Rubicon 4-Wheeler

The decedent was a ranch hand who was in the process of mending range fence in hilly country when the Honda Rubicon 4-wheeler he was riding rolled into a ravine and he was trapped under teh vehicle near the rear wheel.

Model
Rubicon
Where
Heppner, Oregon: Farm/Ranch
Who was involved
Age 31, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/11/2014) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: Honda is very saddened to learn about this unfortunate loss of life. Through Honda’s investigation of this incident it found that there is no indication that the Honda ATV on which the decedent was riding had any defect or mechanical problem, or that it operated in an unexpected manner. To the contrary, evidence shows that the cause of the incident and subsequent harm were solely a result of the decedent riding too close to the edge of a ravine while traversing a slope, which was compounded by the decedent’s failure to wear a helmet. The evidence in the report does not indicate that the design or manufacture of Honda’s ATV created a safety risk or was any more responsible for the injuries sustained by decedent than any other factor (potentially) involved.

CPSC report 20140102-962F4-2147448573. Submitter: Medical Examiner and Coroner Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 18, 2013, sent to the company Nov 22, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 9, 2013

The product, in the report: ATV 4x4

The caller stated that his 30 year old son was riding the ATV on a trail for approximately 5 miles, he parked it within 4 ft of a 2006 Honda ATV. After returning to the site they noticed that both ATVs where burnt to the ground with the frames remaining. They were gone for almost an hour. The 2013 ATV had approximately 150 miles on it at the time of the incident. He feels that the exhaust overheats which melts the plastic and caused the fire.
The incident was reported to the Sheriff’s department.
10/14/13 The manufacturer was contacted and his son was informed that there was nothing they could do. The caller contacted the Honda corporate office and he was informed to return the ATVs to a dealer so that they could take photos of them. The corporate office contacted him and advised him that the unit were burnt too intensively for them to investigate. He stated that he requested that the firm tested the ATVs to prevent fires and injuries but they declined.
The caller is concerned that these ATVs are a fire hazard and should be recalled.
Note: The caller will add more info when report is received.
UPDATE FROM CONSUMER: The 2006 had been parked more than two and a half hours when my son ([REDACTED]) parked his new Rincon 680 with in four feet of my 2006. He had rode it around five miles when he had parked it. He was getting my truck to meet me at another location on the lease to do some work. The truck had the tools it that we needed. When he shut off his 680 Rincon he noticed that the muffler was making a tingling and popping sound. He raised the seat to take a look at it. He then waited for about five minutes to let it cool down a little before leaving the camp. [REDACTED] joined me and we done our work and headed back to the camp. It took us around a hour to do the work that we done. When returning to the camp we noticed that the two four wheelers had burnt to the ground and the fire was spreading out away from them. I then called the sheriff department out to take pictures and to wright a statement up on the site. While at the camp that morning we had cleaned up around the camp site and had used my tractor to box blade and back drag all around the camp. The sheriff’s department and I looked around for any unknown tracks. There were non to be found. This is what I believe happen is that the exhaust of the 680 Rincon was so hot that it caught the plastic finder on fire witch in turn set the other four wheeler on fire. I contacted Honda corporate office and was lead to speak to a man know as [REDACTED] Phone # [REDACTED]. I explain all that had happen and after he wanted me to deliver the frames to a dealer ship so the they could send pictures to him for him to look at. After that he called me back an told me that there was nothing they could do. No investigation into this at all. My concern is that if there is a problem with this bike that it could happen to someone else and they may not be as lucky as we were. Someone could ride this type of bike and park it in there garage and go inside and it catch there house on fire, I could go on and on with this but the point is made.

Model
680 Rincon
Serial number
unknown
Bought from
unknown
Where
Rosepine, Louisiana: Unspecified
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Honda 2013, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/11/2013) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: Honda is very sorry to learn of this owner’s experience and property loss. Honda’s review, however, concluded that there was no indication of a design or manufacturing defect that could have led to this incident. While it is alleged that the fire originated on the newer ATV as a result of high exhaust temperatures, there is no evidence to support this claim. Since there were no witnesses to the early stages of the fire and both machines were completely burned, it is unknown how or where the fire originated. It could have originated in the older ATV or as a result of a malfunction in the aftermarket electrical accessories installed on the two machines. Presumably the owner’s initial reaction to suspect arson has some basis and also should not be ruled out. In any event, it is important to understand that Honda does extensive testing under various and extreme conditions to ensure that its exhaust systems are adequately shielded to prevent damage to other parts of the ATV. The long history of the TRX680 Rincon model without similar incident is proof of a robust design. It should also be noted that exhaust system sounds such as those described are to be expected after the engine is shut off and the normal contraction of metal parts occurs as they cool.

CPSC report 20131018-9A1EF-1362794. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Aug 27, 2013, sent to the company Nov 8, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 25, 2013

The product, in the report: ATV 4 wheeler 2002

The consumer stated that his ATV was out of gas and he stated that it shouldn’t have been out of gas. He stated that he rarely used the ATV and he looked around the ATV to find out the problem with the gas tank. The consumer stated that he realized that the gas tank had a blackened mark where it appeared to have been melting.
The consumer stated that he took the ATV to an authorized dealer where they informed him that the part was melting was a “heat shield”. He also stated that the manufacture informed him that the problem was that the carburetor had been adjusted.
The consumer stated that no one was injured. The consumer stated that he was afraid that there was a heat shield that has the potential to melt next to the gas tank where it can potentially cause a fire. The consumer stated that he believe this should be investigated since it can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Model
TRX350FE / 4 wheeler 2002
UPC
Unknown
Serial number
478TE254524101254
Bought from
Jimmy Cycle Sales, Virginia
Bought
Jun 8, 2002
Where
Rocky Mount, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/22/2013) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: Honda is sorry to learn of this owner’s experience, however, we have no record of his or any similar claims regarding this model. Considering this and the fact that his particular ATV has been in use for over 10 years, it is quite unlikekly that the alleged damage is due to a defect. If the machines fuel control system has been modified as was commented, that could certainly be a possible cause. However, not enough details are available to comment further. As such, Honda recommends that the ATV be taken to an authorized Honda dealer for a thorough inspection and diagnosis.

CPSC report 20130827-D2C03-1351057. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Jan 8, 2013, sent to the company Feb 21, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 8, 2013

The product, in the report: 2008 TRX 700 XX

The consumer says that on Sept 18th 2011 he was riding on a straight away when the steering shaft cracked in half. The consumer was knocked unconscious and was put in the ICU. He suffered a an epidural hematoma with a skull concussion, broken rib and other injuries. He was riding 10 to 12 mph.
He contacted the manufacturer a week later when he got out of the hospital. They told him that the injury was due to rider error. The consumer says that inside the shaft there has an inner tube. Where the inner tube stops, makes a weak point at this point.
The consumer says the 700 XX steering stem is very weak and the metal is very thin. The consumer saw many other reports of the same thing happening to other riders. The consumer says there is no way the manufacturer can tell him it was rider error when they had not even taken a look at the crash site.

Model
TRX 700XX
Serial number
[REDACTED]
Bought from
Honda, North Carolina
Bought
Dec 12, 2009, about then
Where
Linwood, North Carolina: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Who was involved
Age 31, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

CPSC report 20130108-228BF-1294972. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hospital admission
Made Jan 4, 2013, sent to the company Jan 18, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 4, 2013

The product, in the report: 2006 Honda TRX 500FA ATV,

I was driving my 2006 Honda TRX 500 ATV on August 8, 2012 when it started going faster and faster and I could not stop it. It hit a short brick wall and threw me in to the corner of the house. I suffered a broken collar bone, broken ribs and a ruptured spline. I nearly died from my injuries.

Model
TRX 500FA ATV
Serial number
1HFTE260164514335
Bought from
Max Pitts Honda, Indiana
Bought
Apr 8, 2008
Where
Walton, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 59, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Hospital Admission

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/5/2013) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: Honda is very sorry to learn about this owner’s experience and injuries. Honda’s records indicate that this ATV was first purchased by the original owner in November 2006. Because this report states that the ATV was purchased in April 2008, it is believed there has been more than one owner. When we attempted to contact the dealer (Maxx Pitts) we learned that they are no longer a Honda dealer. Since no mention was made as to whether the ATV was inspected by a technician and whether any cause was determine, Honda recommends that the owner take their ATV to an authorized Honda ATV dealer for a thorough inspection. If at that time the dealer or the owner are in need of assistance, they can contact American Honda directly.

CPSC report 20130104-7BFB0-2147460250. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jun 4, 2012, sent to the company Jun 11, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 25, 2012

The product, in the report: RED 4x4 420 AT all terrain vehicle

I was riding a Honda 2011 420 AT Rancher when it caught fire. leaves and other debris had accumulated between the skid plate and rear brake disc area and the heat from the disc caught the debris on fire. When I called Honda Corp to report this they told me to take it to a certified Honda dealer for inspection and they would pay for it. The person that directed me [redacted] to do this handed me off to another case manager [redacted]. I dropped the ATV at the Honda dealer in Ann Arbor MI. After several attempts to contact the new case manager i finally got a hold of him and he told me the company had determined there was no defect. I asked how they had determined this without having any inspection and analysis and he said it was determined based on my previous conversations with the original case manager [redacted]. They refused to pay for the inspection. How in the world does a case manager sitting in an office determine the cause of a vehicle fire without an inspection?

Model
420 AT Rancher Honda 2011 / ATV
Serial number
1HFTE3721B4201091
Bought from
Honda East
Bought
Mar 19, 2011, about then
Where
Hudson, Michigan: Other Public Property/Office
Who was involved
Age 52, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Honda, made or sold by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/5/2012) American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: Honda is sorry to learn of this owner’s experience. Because the owner was unwilling to authorize an inspection by a Honda dealer, it is unknown whether a fire actually occurred and to what extent the ATV was damaged; the owner reported the damage to be a melted cover in the area of the rear brake. The TRX420 owner’s manual includes pre-ride inspection steps and included is an instruction to look for and remove trail debris that could cause a fire hazard.

CPSC report 20120604-CD850-2147466964. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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